Bard CEP has developed internship opportunities with a variety of institutions, and is continuously expanding the list of participating internship sponsors. The broad range of available internships allows students to follow their preferred areas of specialization locally, elsewhere in the United States, or abroad. The internship gives students an applied focus to their degree and the opportunity to learn in a professional setting the job-specific skills they will use upon graduation. Internships also expand students’ professional networks, often leading directly or indirectly to employment.
A letter of agreement between the student, collaborating institution, and Bard CEP formalizes the arrangement and specifies the responsibilities of all parties. A reporting system provides regular contact among the student, adviser, and internship supervisor, enabling all concerned to follow and evaluate the student's progress.

Students in the Master's International Program complete the internship through their Peace Corps service. Students in the joint degree program with Pace University School of Law must complete two internship/externship courses through the School of Law to satisfy the Bard CEP internship requirement. Students in the dual M.S./M.A.T. program satisfy the requirement through student teaching.