Getting Started with DATA 498
What is a Data Analytics Internship?
A Data Analytics Internship gives students the opportunity to apply their coursework in a real-world setting through hands-on experience with a company or institution. Internships can be completed in any semester and may be in-person, remote, or hybrid.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics, students must complete three credits of DATA 498: Internship:
- 1 credit = 55 hours of internship work
- Credits may be earned in a single semester or across multiple semesters in 1-credit segments
For questions, contact your academic advisor or the course instructor, Sergey Lapin (slapin@wsu.edu).
Request Enrollment in DATA 498: Internship
Important: Students are responsible for securing their own internship placement before applying for enrollment in DATA 498. Once your internship has been confirmed, follow the two-step process below to request enrollment in the course.
Step 1: Submit the Internship Application
- Complete the Data Analytics Internship Application Form
- Email Christina Myers (christina.myers@wsu.edu) with the following information to confirm your submission
- WSU ID Number
- Semester you plan to enroll (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
- Number of credits you wish to register for
Step 2: Supervisor Confirmation
Ask your internship supervisor to email Christina Myers (christina.myers@wsu.edu) from their official company email with the following details:
- Name of the internship site/company
- Confirmation of your role and participation
- Internship start and estimated end dates
- Estimated total hours you will work during the internship
Important Enrollment Information
- Students cannot self-enroll in DATA 498.
- Once all required materials have been received and approved, you will be enrolled in the course by the program.
- You will receive an email confirming your enrollment once registration has been processed.
- University registration deadlines apply.
- Students cannot be enrolled in DATA 498 after the fourth week of the term.