AI Internship Honors
Course Description
Mentored, project-centered internship pairing students with AI experts and faculty to conduct original work (e.g., medicine, business, science, humanities). Students produce professional deliverables and may pursue publication. The internship emphasizes ethical research practices, professional communication, and real-world impact.
| Credits |
5 (one semester; renewable option available) |
| UC A–G Area |
G — College-Preparatory Elective (confirm on UCOP A–G list) |
| Level & GPA Weight |
Honors (weighted; confirm UCOP/district policy) |
| Recommended Grades |
G10–12 |
| Prerequisites |
Legend student in good standing; enrolled in ≥1 Legend class during internship |
| Textbook |
N/A (mentor-provided resources) |
Structure & Milestones
- Project scoping & mentor matching
- Regular mentor meetings; progress check-ins
- Deliverables: video journals, slide presentations, research paper
- Optional submission to conferences or journals
Practical Work & Deliverables
- Weekly/biweekly video journals (by term)
- Formal presentation(s) of work in progress
- Publication-style paper (with proper citations)
Technology & Platforms
- Tools vary by project (programming notebooks, data platforms, design tools, etc.)
- Version control & shared workspaces recommended
Delivery Options
| Model |
What’s Included |
Live Hours |
| One-on-One |
Full mentorship & publication support (as applicable) |
Typically 24 hours |
For current tuition, see the pricing section or contact our team.
Time & Workload Expectations
- Total live session hours: ~22 hours (One-on-one); ~12 hours (Mini-one-on-one).
- Pre-work for Mini-one-on-one: plan an additional ~12 hours for preparation and research set-up.
- Independent work: ~25–30 hours (research activities, writing, artifact development).
- Communication: Q&A and periodic progress updates via email (all models).
- Weekly load example:
(24 live + 38 independent) ÷ 12 weeks ≈ 5 hrs/week
Grading & Course Policies
| Component |
Weight |
| Video Journal |
10% |
| Slide Presentation |
30% |
| Paper / Publication |
40% |
| Attendance & Professionalism |
20% |
- Internship contract and mentor evaluations required.
Additional Notes
- Pacing Guide: Customized to project timeline and term length.
- Ethics & Compliance: Proper citation, IRB/permissions where applicable.
Track Eligibility (Academic Track & AI Certification)
- Full-Time (≥5 courses/year): counts toward certifications.
- Dual Enrollment (LCP school of record) (≥3 courses/year): counts toward certifications.
- Dual Enrollment (other school of record) (≥6 LCP courses across high school with counselor-approved plan): counts toward certifications.
- Part-Time à-la-carte: does not count toward certifications.
