DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students engage in a paid, work-based learning experience that includes staff facilitated feedback and reflection on their experience. The goal is to enhance students' understanding of their professional knowledge, skills and abilities to aid in their full-time job searches and lifelong career management. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Fall 2017 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Internship ProgramsdefinitionInternship Programs - The primary mission of Internship Programs is to engage students in planned, educationally-related work and learning experiences that integrate knowledge and theory with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Internship |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Student Success |
UnitUnit - University organization | Career Center |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | GLD-Professional & Civic Engagement
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Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 400 or more hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Any students with required credentials (such as GPA, hours earned) can participate |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | 15 hours or one semester completed at USC |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | 2.5 - 2.99 |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | Course - prior completion of a specific course or certificate |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Individual training Group training / class session(s) |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Career developmentdefinitionCareer development - Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to a career field and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. Plan, organize and prioritize workdefinitionPlan, organize and prioritize work - As an individual or part of a team, engage in these activities in order to complete a task or achieve a goal |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Integrative and applied learningdefinitionIntegrative and applied learning - Make connections among ideas and experiences, synthesize and transfer learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus Critical and creative thinkingdefinitionCritical and creative thinking - Comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, events before accepting or formulating opinion or conclusion. Synthesizing existing ideas, images or expertise in original, innovative ways |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | External agency (employer, college, school, community agency) Professional staff member(s) on this campus |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | Primary focus of the program structuredefinitionPrimary focus of the program structure - Diversity topics are a primary focus; program is intentionally structured to assure that students engage with and/or observe diverse others, and reflect on their experiences and learning about diversity and inclusion. |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Group / class session with external supervisor Group / class session with professional staff |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | Each student produces written reflection(s) Group / class session(s) with professional staff |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | - |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | - |