An internship is a form of instruction and learning utilizing off campus
learning stations. In order to qualify for academic credit an internship
must provide for one of the following:
Several job related experiences
These experiences should provide for progressive learning rather than
repetitive activity. In addition, these activities should provide
meaningful output for the organization.
Possible rotation
through different functional areas or departments each involving
different assignments. A single major project requiring the intern
to interact with multiple departments, functional areas, or customers.
Multiple assignments or projects within the same functional area. These
assignments should require a variety of skills, outcomes, and exposure to
different aspects of an individual department's operations.
Involvement in the
learning of day to day operations and specific activities
associated with the operation of the business.
While all internships require some degree of clerical or repetitive work,
no more than 20% of the internship time may be spent on duties of a
clerical or repetitive nature such as selling, stock keeping,
telemarketing, or data entry.
Internship Objectives
The student's internship objectives are built around the following:
Skill Development: Apply what you have learned in school. Learn to work as part of a company team. Learn and improve specific skills (writing, verbal, research, computer, interpersonal)
Broader Knowledge: Gain competencies not offered in regular, on campus, classes. Develop a better understanding of the work place, operational procedures, and organize structure.
Career Awareness & Development: Exploration and clarification of academic and career alternatives. Develop contacts in career related fields. Obtain potential recommendations for permanent employment or graduate/professional schools.
Personal Development: Develop values and confidence, assertiveness, and decision making abilities.