COURSE DESCRIPTION
During class, students will be challenged to reflect on their internship experience within the context of their host company. By creating an intentional time to reflect on their internship, the role students have in their workplace and the experiences of their peers in their internship placements, they will develop better awareness of their strengths and weaknesses and professional skills. In addition to soft skills development, students will also have a story to tell future employers. Students, with different major/background learn how to work in team, how to handle conflicts, and how to communicate with other participants whose field of study is different from their own.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements include:
- attending the internship class which will be scheduled for 20 in-class hours over the semester
- completion of a daily internship log
- in-depth interview with the internship sponsor or organization
- 2500 to 3500 word “White Paper” presenting a position or solution to a problem encountered by their employer.[CD1]
This course is graded on a “pass/no pass” basis. In fall and spring semesters the course will begin the 4th week of the semester. Students will determine with the Registrar’s Office or their Advisor which semester corresponds most closely with the timing of their internship. This course may be taken only once for academic credit.
[CD1]Add percentages for these requirements from below.