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Check your eligibility
2. Browse internship positions
3. Prepare application
4. Submit application
5. Interview and finalize placement
6. Do your internship!
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 1: Check your eligibility
All students:
Students must complete 1 semester in the ECT program before enrolling in EDCT-GE 2197.
Students can enroll in EDCT-GE 2197 up to 2 times over your time in the program.
Before enrolling, students must first secure an internship offer.
International students:
Please note that for non-NYU internships, international students must complete 2 academic semesters in the program before interning.
International students are strongly recommended to start the application process as early as possible to obtain work authorizations in time. See Work Authorizations (CPT) for more information.
For CPT, list Chrissy Glaser (chrissyglaser@nyu.edu) as your adviser, and contact her with any questions.
Feeling uncertain about authorizations? We have had international ECT students successfully land positions with very strict document requirements (e.g. government), so we encourage you to go for the application if you are interested.
Step 2: Browse internship positions
Step 2: Browse internship positions
In order to enroll in EDCT-GE 2197, you need to first secure an internship offer. You can look for positions from any of these 3 sources: ECT-exclusive, Cross-listed, or External. Read more about them here:
Some Spring 2026 ECT-exclusive positions have been posted! More will be added on a rolling basis.
Step 3: Prepare application
Step 3: Prepare application
Once you have decided on your list of interested position, you can start preparing your application materials.
Most positions will ask for only a resume, but some also ask for a cover letter, work sample, and/or portfolio link.
Remember: many ECT-exclusive and cross-listed positions do not require extensive experience! Even if you are unsure about your experience level, we encourage you to try applying to positions you find interesting and relevant to your goals.
If you are applying to ECT-exclusive positions, you have the option of reaching out to Chrissy Glaser (chrissyglaser@nyu.edu) for support on your application materials, including interview practice.
For further resources on preparing your materials, see Career Resources.
Step 4: Submit Application
Step 4: Submit Application
If you are applying to ECT-exclusive or cross-listed internships:
The form will allow you to submit your materials (e.g. resume, cover letters) for up to 3 internships of your choice.
Do not reach out to the organizations/supervisors or send materials on your own. Chrissy will forward your material directly to the partner organizations.
If you are applying to cross-listed internships that do not use our form, or any external internship:
Follow the application instructions on each posting.
Step 5: Interview and finalize placement
Step 5: Interview and finalize placement
Once you apply, if you are considered a candidate for the position, the contact person at the internship site will reach out to set up a chat about the internship.
Sometimes there are multiple candidates for the same position, so please prepare well for this conversation. We encourage you to:
Ask thoughtful questions about the work and the organization.
Discuss any relevant work, academic or other experiences and skills you have.
Share what you would like to get out of the internship.
Ask if there is flexibility in tailoring the role or projects to specific interests you have (if any).
Follow up with your interviewer by sending a thank you note after the chat, briefly recapping your interest and experiences.
The contact person or Chrissy will let you know if you have an offer.
Note: some positions are competitive and an offer is not guaranteed, so we strongly recommend that you apply to more than one position.
If you do not end up with an offer:
Keep your eyes out on Slack and the database for additional ECT-exclusive positions posted on a rolling basis. You are also encouraged to apply for external internship positions (see Step 2 above).
If you do receive an offer:
Congrats! Let Chrissy know so that she can send you a registration code for EDCT-GE 2197, and you can register just like you register for any other course. The course details are:
EDCT-GE 2197 Media Practicum: Field Internships
Class # 4322 Section 001
3 credits
See the Interview section in Career Resources for more tips. Chrissy Glaser (chrissyglaser@nyu.edu) is also available to support you with interview practice (only for ECT-exclusive positions).
Step 6: Do your internship!
Step 6: Do your internship!
Internship dates align with the first and last day of classes each semester per the NYU Academic Calendar.
See During your ECT Internship for details on the course.
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