Which Internship Course Is Right for You?
The Experiential Learning Internship Courses are designed to empower students, encouraging them to become adaptable and confident professionals ready to make meaningful contributions to their chosen fields. Through each course experience, students will have the opportunity to connect with other Berklee interns, and emerge better equipped to navigate the complexities of the professional world and to embark on successful career paths.
Up to two semesters before you plan to register for an internship course, follow the Internship Checklist to get started.
Note: Non-U.S. students must obtain authorization on their form I-20 from International Student Services prior to beginning an internship.
IN-299: Internship in the Arts and Entertainment 1
| CREDITS | ELIGIBILITY | PREREQUISITES | TUITION | COURSE REQUIREMENTS |
One general elective credit for all majors Qualifies as an approved specified elective credit for music business majors | Undergraduate students (College or Conservatory) Alumni within eight months of graduation Graduates of the class of 2020 within 12 months of graduation | Minimum GPA of 2.5 Minimum completion of two full-time semesters at Berklee | $100* | Minimum 70 hours over 10 weeks Learning contract, biweekly group discussions, log of hours completed at the internship, mid-semester video journal, and delivery of a final presentation Supervisor evaluation |
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*Students registered for only IN-299 or IN-399 will be charged the special reduced tuition rate of $100. For those taking other classes along with IN-299 or IN-399, no additional tuition applies.
IN-495: Major Internship in Arts and Entertainment
| CREDITS | ELIGIBILITY | PREREQUISITES | TUITION | COURSE REQUIREMENTS |
| Two major elective credits for all majors | Undergraduate students (College or Conservatory) *Except music education and music therapy | Minimum GPA of 2.7 Minimum completion of five full-time semesters at Berklee Approval from major chair | Cost of tuition for two credits | Minimum 140 hours over 10 weeks Learning contract, biweekly group discussions, log of hours completed at the internship, mid-semester video journal, and delivery of a final presentation Supervisor evaluation |
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GS-595: Graduate Internship
| CREDITS | ELIGIBILITY | PREREQUISITES | TUITION | COURSE REQUIREMENTS |
| One elective credit for all majors | Graduate students (College or Conservatory) | Minimum GPA of 2.5 Approval of faculty advisor and/or program director | $250* | Minimum 100 hours over 10 weeks Learning contract, biweekly group discussions, log of hours completed at the internship, mid-semester video journal, and delivery of a final presentation Supervisor evaluation |
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*Students registered for only GS-595 will be charged the special reduced tuition rate of $250. For those taking other classes along with GS-595, no additional tuition applies.
Industry Experience Co-Op Program
Through this immersive, full-time (35–40 hours per week) industry experience pilot program, the two-semester 12-credit co-op (IN-425 Industry Experience Co-Op 1 and IN-426 Industry Experience Co-Op 2) will afford students the opportunity to pursue and hone their personal and professional interests while developing critical technical and soft skills, and invaluable connections in the music, technology, and entertainment industries. The co-op provides students the opportunity to explore potential career paths, broaden perspectives, and make valuable industry connections to build their network, as well as acquire new knowledge and develop skills to successfully engage in tasks and activities in new, authentic, real-world contexts—all while learning and growing outside the comfort zone of the classroom. As a result, students will be able to transform their work across various academic and professional contexts.
| COURSE | CREDITS | ELIGIBILITY | PREREQUISITES | TUITION | COURSE REQUIREMENTS |
| IN-425 | Six general elective credits for music business, professional music, and songwriting majors (some credits earned from co-op may apply to major electives, pending chair approval in advance) | Undergraduate domestic students (College) | Minimum GPA of 2.7 Fifth semester standing (entering sixth semester) Must be taken in sequence with IN-426 | $250 per credit | Minimum of 600 contact hours over 15 weeks Learning contract, online discussions and biweekly check-in with internship advisor, biweekly reflection journals, midterm video journal and evaluation, final presentation Supervisor final evaluation |
| IN-426 | Six general elective credits for music business, professional music, and songwriting majors (some credits earned from co-op may apply to major electives, pending chair approval in advance) | Undergraduate domestic students (College) | Minimum GPA of 2.7 Sixth semester standing (entering seventh semester) Must be taken in sequence with IN-425 | $250 per credit | Minimum of 600 contact hours over 15 weeks Learning contract, online discussions and biweekly check-in with internship advisor, biweekly reflection journals, midterm video journal and evaluation, final presentation Supervisor final evaluation |
Due to the full-time, 35–40 hours per week commitment for this experience, students cannot enroll in any other courses while in the Industry Experience Co-Op program.
All applicants are required to meet with Jasmine Hines, director of experiential programs, and their respective major chair before applying.
