Internship Seminar
UNIV 099 - 0 credit
kdjkdjfkdjfa
IMPORTANT:
There is a University fee associated with registering for UNIV099 ($60 for Fall and Spring semesters and $30 for Winter and Summer sessions). Once
registered, the fee will automatically appear on your Bursar's account.
Correspondence for UNIV 099 is done by e-mail. Give us your most commonly used e-mail address.
Deadlines
to Register for UNIV 099
Summer
Term, 2008—July 11, 2008
Fall Term—September 15, 2008
or until the
courses are filled.
Blackboard
site for this course is another
resource for you to access the
UNIV099 documents. It also has
a discussion
board for all students
in the course to share their
internship experiences.
If
you have questions, contact:
301.405.0598
Fax: 301.314.9114
List
of internship coordinators in departments [ pdf ]
Top
Course
Description
- Complements
supervised work experience related to students' field of study;
- Open
to all majors;
- Benefits
include the ability
to: combine academic and "real world" work; experiences,
learn about a professional field,
develop professional work skills, and enhance marketability
to future employers;
- Seminars
address career development issues
including resume writing, networking, and portfolio development;
Because
of the diversity and unpredictability of work schedules, this
class
will not have regular formal meetings. Instead, students are
expected to attend two seminars during the
semester. In addition, the instructor will communicate with students
and supervisors on a regular basis by e-mail, telephone, fax, and/or
mail.
This
course may be repeated.
Course Objectives
- To
understand the relationship of internship experience to major
and/or intended career path
- To
recognize and develop professional work skills
- To
explore career options
Prerequisites
Students wishing to register for UNIV 099 must:
- Be
in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA for undergraduates,
3.0 GPA for graduate students)
- Submit
a transcript and a position description to the instructor
- Prior
approval of the instructor is required.
Top
Grading
1. Grades will be assigned on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Unsatisfactory grades will appear as an "F" on your transcript.
2.
Termination Policy:
Students who are terminated from their internship must meet with
the course instructor as soon as possible
Course
Requirements
To receive
a Satisfactory (S) grade for UNIV 099*, students must complete the
following:
1.
Learning Contract
Within
2 weeks of beginning the internship, students must turn in a
completed
learning contract available online or
at the University Career Center.
2.
Attendance at Seminars
Undergraduate Students:
Attendance at two seminars, one seminar in Session I and one
seminar in Session II
(one
seminar
during
Summer
Session and Reflective Essay)
Seminars will be scheduled during the semester. Topics will concentrate
on career development issues and may cover such subjects as, resume
writing, networking, portfolio development, and job search techniques.
3.
Completion of Internship Work Hours
A minimum of 75 hours must be completed at the work site by the
end of the semester.
5 hours per week x 15 weeks per semester = 75 hours.
4. Documentation of Hours Worked
Students are expected to keep a record of their hours worked. The
record will be signed by the supervisor and turned in to the instructor
mid-semester and at the end of the semester.
5.
Self Evaluation
You will submit a 3-page evaluation form, which discusses your experience
as it has affected your career goals and your comments about the
experience. Evaluation forms will be distributed mid-semester.
6.
Supervisor Evaluation
Your supervisor must complete an evaluation of your performance.
Evaluation forms will be distributed mid-semester. You are responsible
for seeing that the completed evaluation form is submitted to the
instructor by the due date.
*Failure
to complete all of the above requirements
will result in an Unsatisfactory (U) grade.
An
Unsatisfactory (U) grade will appear
as an (F) on your transcript.
Top
|
