Internships at Coastal Carolina University are quite varied in scope and requirements.  Some departments/majors require that an internship be taken within the context of a course.  Other programs define an internship as an “experience outside of, or in addition to, courses.”  A few programs at Coastal Carolina University have organized internship programs completely at the program level.  An example of such a program is the Wall Fellows Program.  In such instances students seeking that internship are expected to work within specific guidelines designed only for Wall Fellows.

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The Internship Program at Coastal Carolina University is designed to extend your learning opportunity beyond the classroom and into the professional world.  All our faculty-supervised internships can earn academic credit while undertaking planned, professionally monitored work experiences related to career interests.  An internship is structured to benefit both students and sponsoring organizations.

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• Requires direct employer supervision
• Provides a new learning experience
• Includes a goals and learning objectives agenda
• Facilitates active reflection
• Creates deep and meaningful learning
• Objectively evaluates student work performance
• Administered by Career Services Internship Coordinator
• Approved, supervised and graded by Faculty Supervisor

• The internship site and job duties should be related to the student’s major and career interests.
  
  
• Internship experiences should provide a challenging opportunity for the student to develop the following work-related essential skills:

  • problem-solving
  • goal-setting
  • time-management
  • effective communication
  • organizational skills
    
    
• Interns should be able to gain a new self-awareness and build confidence in their work ability by successfully completing work assignments

• Interns should receive the instruction and supervision needed for a genuine learning experience
  
  
• Interns should be given  broad exposure to several departments and job functions within an organization in order to help define their career goals

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The guidelines below outline the process that is followed for internships that are coordinated through Coastal Carolina University Career Services. These guidelines assist students in entering the world of work and developing specific skills and knowledge that will enahce classroom study and academic performance.

Students can earn academic credit in their major if they meet department eligibility requirements, or have the option to participate in a non-credited internship. Students also have the option to enroll in
UNIV 395/Internship Experience administered though the Career Services Center.

Academic Department Credit Option

1. Student should complete the Internship Application and return completed copy to the Career Services Internship Coordinator during the semester before the desired internship.
2. Schedule an appointment with Career Services Internship Coordinator for resume, cover letter, interviewing skills, and internship search assistance if needed.
3. Apply, interview, and secure an internship position.
4. Request internship sponsorship and work site approval by Faculty Internship Supervisor.
5. Register and pay tuition for internship course if such a course is part of the departmental major requirements, or if elective credit is desired.
6. Meet with Faculty Internship Supervisor to review course requirements and complete forms such as: Internship Learning Contract, Internship Goals and Objectives, Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct for Student Interns and others as required by academic department.
7. Have Internship Site Supervisor review and sign all required forms. Student must return completed copies to Faculty Internship Supervisor.
8. Return Internship Learning Contract to Career Services Internship Coordinator.
9. Report to internship work site as scheduled.
10. Meet with Faculty Internship Supervisor, attend internship classes, and complete all assignments as required by course syllabus.
11. Review Mid-Internship Employer Evaluation with Site Supervisor
12. Review Final Employer Evaluation with Site Supervisor.
13. Submit completed Student Evaluation of Internship, Internship Work Hours Log and all written assignments to Faculty Internship Supervisor.

University 395/Internship Experience

A. Non-credit course listed on student transcript
B. Offered at no cost to students who meet enrollment requirements
C. Minimum of 2.5 GPA
D. Student must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours

1. Students must complete an Internship Application and return to Career Services Internship Coordinator/instructor.
2. Meet with instructor for resume, cover letter, interview skills, an internship search assistance.
3. Apply, interview, and secure an internship position.
4. Internship site must be approved by instructor prior to start of internship.
5. The Internship Learning Contract, Internship Goals and Objectives, and Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct for Student Interns must be completed by the student and accpeted by course instructor.
6. Student must report to internship site on time, adhere to work schedule, dress appropriately, and follow company policies.
7. Site supervisor will complete an Employer Internship Evaluation to provide feedback to student and course instructor on work performance at the completion of the internship.
8. Student is required to submit a Student Evaluation of Internship and an Internship Work Hours Log (minimum 150 supervised work experience) to course instructor at the completion of the internship.

Non-Credit Option

1. Student should complete the Internship Application and return to the Career Services Internship Coordinator during the semester before the desired Internship.
2. Schedule appointment with the Career Services Internship Coordinator for resume, cover letter, interviewing skills, and internship search assistance if needed.
3. Apply, interview, and secure an internship position.
4. Meet with the Career Service Internship Coordinator to complete the Internship Learning Contract and Internship Goals and Objectives.
5. Have Internship Site Supervisor review and sign all required forms. Student must return copies to Career Services Internship Coordinator.
6. Report to internship work site as scheduled.
7. Review Employer Internship Evaluation with Site Supervisor
8. Return the completed Student Evaluation of Internship to the Career Services Internship Coordinator at the completion of the internship.

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