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Course Description

Students will build professional skills and explore major and career options working at an approved internship site. For freshman or sophomore students in University College or in majors that do not currently offer an internship course. Students must complete (50) hours per credit hour at the internship site and the course’s writing assignments. The internship application form must be submitted and approved prior to students beginning the course.

 

Pre-req or co-req: ENG-W 131

Principles of Undergraduate Learning (PUL):

Learning outcomes are assessed in the following areas:

       PUL2 – Critical Thinking                                                        Moderate emphasis

      PUL3 – Integration and Application of Knowledge                        Major Emphasis

       PCL8 – Interpersonal Development                                                 Moderate emphasis

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will	PUL	Assessment
1. Identify and compare occupations within an organization and relate them to potential majors and careers.	2, 3	Daily Journal and/or ePortfolio Views on Career Track & Growth of Your Role Discussion Forums Oral Presentation Executive Summary End of Internship Debrief
2. Analyze and evaluate the internship experience to develop future major and career choices	2, 3	Daily Journal and/or ePortfolio Forums (Expectations for Internship, Views on Career Track, Communications Skills, Organizational Culture, and Growth of Your Role) Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Resume critique and revision Executive Summary End of Internship Debrief
3. Identify and demonstrate transferrable skills in a professional work environment including problem solving, working in teams, and communicating (verbal/written)	3,8	Daily Journal and/or ePortfolio Forums: Communications Skills & Organizational Culture. Oral Presentation Mid-Term and Final Evaluations Executive Summary
4. Add additional skills and value to the student’s knowledge base and expose the student to “real world” work situations.	3	Daily Journal and/or ePortfolio Discussion Forums Mid-term and Final Evaluations Executive Summary

Software used:

Canvas, ePortfolio

Expectations/Guidelines/Policies:

Prolonged Internship End Dates: 

Students who have internship end dates extending beyond the last day of the semester should regard the internship end date listed on the for-credit internship form as their final date for this course - please refer to the information listed in parenthesis (next to each class date) to use as a guideline for adjusting due dates.  Due dates will flex only for students who are experiencing prolonged internship end dates.  All other students should follow the listed due dates below unless otherwise approved by the instructor.  If you fall under a prolonged internship end date situation then a grade of Incomplete will be assigned at the end of the registered semester and a final grade will be assigned after the internship end date has occurred.  To receive an incomplete you must be passing the course at the time the incomplete is issued.

 

Credit Internship Rules:

1. All qualifying students will be awarded credit for successful completion of the course.  Successful completion is defined as follows:
1. Completing and turning in required assignments - Weekly Journal/EPortfolio, Mid-semester Site Visit, Executive Summary, Employer Evaluation, Student Evaluation, Updated Resume, Thank You Letter to Supervisor, and Debrief Appointment with the Instructor.
2. Completion of minimum required hours at employer site.
3. Completion of presentation about internship experience.
2. If circumstances arrive where the student or employer desire to end the internship prior to the stated ‘completion date’ of the semester the student and/or employer must contact the instructor immediately.  Failure to contact the instructor may result in forfeit of tuition for the class.
3. Internships may be part-time or full-time.  To complete the internship a student must complete at least the minimum working clock hours to be considered for credit (minimum 50 hours per credit hour).  Students may exceed the number of hours required.
4. Internships must be supervised in some manner.  This supervisor must periodically check the quality and appropriateness of the work being done by the student.
5. No retroactive credit will be given for earlier work experience.  There will also be no credit provided for skills and knowledge that a student already has from previous on-the-job training.
6. Each new internship job description will be reviewed by the instructor.  The internship must be determined to be academically relevant and of adequate professional worth and merit.  An orientation program and adequate training should be incorporated into the job description and program.
7. Internships will be required to be performed within professional workspaces with opportunity to interact with advanced professionals who demonstrate a normal day-to-day working environment unless otherwise approved.

 

Grading Information/Class Schedule/Assignments

All assignments and meetings are to be submitted/completed by [DATE] in Canvas unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.  Otherwise points will be deducted for missing requirements listed in the syllabus. There are 150 points total and each deliverable lists the points associated below.

 

Introduction Discussion Forum (5 points)

Weekly Journal/ ePortfolio (20 Points)

Online Discussion Forums (20 Points)

Mid-Semester Site Visit (25 Points)

Thank You Letter to Company/Supervisor (5 Points)

Updated Resume (5 Points)

Internship Presentation (20 Points)

Executive Summary (20 Points)

Employer Evaluation of Intern (10 Points)

Student Evaluation of Experience (10 Points)

Debrief/Career Advising Appointment (10 Points)

 

 

 

WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS

 

Beginning of the Internship Experience

Introduction Discussion Forum Posting- Due Date: Upon entry into the course (5 Points)

On Canvas in the Discussion Tab labeled “Introduction Forum” post the following information:  Name (first and last), Major, Company Name:  (who you are interning for), Internship Position title:  (Example:  Web Development Intern), Goal(s) of the Internship, Brief Description of Project or Duties, Start Date of Internship, End Date of Internship, and any other information you wish.

 

Weekly Journaling Begins – Start Date:  First Day of Internship/Due Date:  By Tuesday midnight, after each week has been completed (20 Points)

Keep a reflective journal for each day worked and post as one entry per week in the appropriate week as listed in Canvas.  Each entry should include:

- Date worked:

- # of hours worked:

- A Reflective Assessment (both professional and personal) - Should be at least 4 to 5 sentences explaining what you have learned, such as new experiences you were involved in, issues you may have encountered, opportunities that you saw, and your overall impression for the day. Include how you can use what you have done or learned in the future.

 

AND/OR

 

Develop your ePortfolio site and submit link - (20 Points for semester)

Create an online portfolio using your choice of the IUPUI ePortfolio (https://kb.iu.edu/d/bfxg Links to an external site.), Wix (https://www.wix.com Links to an external site.), Weebly (https://www.weebly.com Links to an external site.), or WordPress (https://www.wordpress.com Links to an external site.) and then share the link to your site under the ePortfolio Link Assignment on Canvas.

 

Post at least a weekly update that shares:

What you have learned or new experiences

Issues you may have encountered

Opportunities that you saw

Your overall impression for the week

Include how you can use what you have done or learned in the future.

 

Example ePortfolios for previous student interns can be seen at https://eportfolio.iupui.edu/Gallery Links to an external site.

 

Online Discussion Forums -   (20 points total for participation)

In the “Discussions” Tab on Canvas post an individual response to questions and then respond to at least one other student posting for each discussion topic by the posted date.

 

Mid-Semester Site Visit – (25 Points)  Contact Instructor during the first 3-4 weeks of the internship to schedule

When you have completed approximately 50% of the working hours for your internship you need to arrange the on-site visit by the instructor.  Please email identified date(s) and time(s) to the instructor and a visit will be arranged.

During the visit the instructor will want to see:

- Your work site location

- A brief demonstration of your work (this is your time to shine and be proud of what you have completed so far),

- And to meet with both you and your supervisor together and individually

           

Complete and Submit the Following Assignments PRIOR to your Debrief Appointment

Thank You Letter to Company/Supervisor - (5 Points)

Near the conclusion of the internship send a thank you letter to your supervisor for giving you the opportunity to gain experience.  Post a copy of the thank you letter content in Canvas assignment.

 

Updated Resume - (5 Points)

An updated copy of your resume should be turned in at the end of your internship.  The resume should include the internship you are completing for credit.  Post your updated resume in the Canvas assignment.

 

Internship Presentation (20 Points)

You will be required as a part of your internship to present a brief oral presentation at the end of the semester. Students should prepare an 8-10 minute oral presentation that emphasizes the unique aspects of their internship experiences. The date for presentations will be provided and occur near the last week of the semester. Staff and students may have questions for each presenter. Students should be prepared to tell:

• Description of your internship – What did you do?
• What did you learn from this experience?
• What course work did you find most helpful while working at the internship?
• How did you use critical thinking and problem solving skills?
• Judge the overall quality of your work. Did your internship turn out the way you expected?
• How has this internship added value/marketability toward your professional goals?
• Has it affected your career plans?
• What would you advise another student who wants to do an internship with this company?
• What’s next? Outcome of internship…(Were you asked to stay - Intern, part-time/full-time offer? , are you moving on to another organization, continuing your education)

 

Presentation:

Students are encouraged to use their ePortfolio in their presentation.

PowerPoint, websites, digital or print photographs, handouts, or other audiovisual supplements can be used in the presentations, but none of these are required.

 

Executive Summary – (20 Points)

Post a reflective summary of your hard work in the Canvas assignment.  Reports should be 750-1000 words in length.  Questions your summary should address should include:

1. Description of your internship:

What did you do?  What did you find out while you were working at the internship?

2. Judge the overall quality of your work. Did your internship turn out the way you planned? Did you accomplish your goal(s)?  How did you use critical thinking and problem solving skills?
3. Describe how you might have made your internship experience better.
4. How would you advise another student who wants to do an internship with this company?
5. What would you do differently if you did the same internship again?
6. What will you do differently at your next internship/position as a result of this experience?

 

Employer Evaluation of Intern – (10 Points)

The Employer Evaluation link will be sent to the intern supervisor and must be completed before the end of the semester.

Student Evaluation of Experience – (10 Points)

Prior to the end of the semester once you have completed the majority of your internship/project you will need to complete the student evaluation. The link to the survey can be found under the Files tab on Canvas.

 

 

End of Internship (By [DATE])

Debrief/Career Advising Appointment - (10 Points)

Towards the end of the internship make an appointment and meet with your instructor to discuss the internship experience, what you have learned from the internship experience, and the next steps in the career planning process.

  

Grading Scale:

A+        97-100%       

A           93–96%        

A–         90–92%        

B+         87–89%        

B           83–86%        

B–         80–82%        

C+         77–79%        

C           73–76%        

C–         70–72%        

D+        67–69%        

D           63–66%        

D–         60–62%        

F           Below 60      

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

All students should aspire to the highest standards of academic integrity. Using another student’s work on an assignment, cheating on a test, not quoting or citing references correctly, or any other form of dishonesty or plagiarism shall result in a grade of zero on the item and possibly an F in the course. Incidences of academic misconduct shall be referred to the Department Chair and repeated violations shall result in dismissal from the program.

All students are responsible for reading, understanding, and applying the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct and in particular the section on academic misconduct. Refer to The Code > Responsibilities > Academic Misconduct at http://www.indiana.edu/~code/ Links to an external site.. All students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Department of Education “How to Recognize Plagiarism” Tutorial and Test https://www.indiana.edu/~istd Links to an external site.. You must document the difference between your writing and that of others. Use quotation marks in addition to a citation, page number, and reference whenever writing someone else’s words (e.g., following the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). To detect plagiarism instructors apply a range of methods, including Turnitin.com. http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/libinfo/turnitin Links to an external site.

  

Academic Misconduct:

1. Cheating: 
Cheating is considered to be an attempt to use or provide unauthorized assistance, materials, information, or study aids in any form and in any academic exercise or environment.
   1. A student must not use external assistance on any “in-class” or “take-home” examination, unless the instructor specifically has authorized external assistance. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the use of tutors, books, notes, calculators, computers, and wireless communication devices.
   2. A student must not use another person as a substitute in the taking of an examination or quiz, nor allow other persons to conduct research or to prepare work, without advanced authorization from the instructor to whom the work is being submitted.
   3. A student must not use materials from a commercial term paper company, files of papers prepared by other persons, or submit documents found on the Internet.
   4. A student must not collaborate with other persons on a particular project and submit a copy of a written report that is represented explicitly or implicitly as the student’s individual work.
   5. A student must not use any unauthorized assistance in a laboratory, at a computer terminal, or on fieldwork.
   6. A student must not steal examinations or other course materials, including but not limited to, physical copies and photographic or electronic images.
   7. A student must not submit substantial portions of the same academic work for credit or honors more than once without permission of the instructor or program to whom the work is being submitted.
   8. A student must not, without authorization, alter a grade or score in any way, nor alter answers on a returned exam or assignment for credit.
2. Fabrication: A student must not falsify or invent any information or data in an academic exercise including, but not limited to, records or reports, laboratory results, and citation to the sources of information.
3. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else’s work, including the work of other students, as one’s own. Any ideas or materials taken from another source for either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged, unless the information is common knowledge. What is considered “common knowledge” may differ from course to course.
   1. A student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, opinions, theories, formulas, graphics, or pictures of another person without acknowledgment.
   2. A student must give credit to the originality of others and acknowledge indebtedness whenever:

      1. directly quoting another person’s actual words, whether oral or written;
      2. using another person’s ideas, opinions, or theories;
      3. paraphrasing the words, ideas, opinions, or theories of others, whether oral or written;
      4. borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative material; or
      5. offering materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or collections without acknowledgment
   3. Interference: 
A student must not steal, change, destroy, or impede another student’s work, nor should the student unjustly attempt, through a bribe, a promise of favors or threats, to affect any student’s grade or the evaluation of academic performance. Impeding another student’s work includes, but is not limited to, the theft, defacement, or mutilation of resources so as to deprive others of the information they contain.
   4. Violation of Course Rules: 
A student must not violate course rules established by a department, the course syllabus, verbal or written instructions, or the course materials that are rationally related to the content of the course or to the enhancement of the learning process in the course.
   5. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: 
A student must not intentionally or knowingly help or attempt to help another student to commit an act of academic misconduct, nor allow another student to use his or her work or resources to commit an act of misconduct.

 

OTHER POLICIES

1. Right to revise: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus as necessary and, in such an event, will notify students of the changes immediately.
2. IUPUI course policies: A number of campus policies governing IUPUI courses may be found at the following link: http://registrar.iupui.edu/course_policies.html Links to an external site.
3. Classroom civility: To maintain an effective and inclusive learning environment, it is important to be an attentive and respectful participant in lectures, discussions, group work, and other classroom exercises. Thus, unnecessary disruptions should be avoided, such as ringing cell phones engagement in private conversations and other unrelated activities. Cell phones, media players, or any noisy devices should be turned off during a class. Texting, surfing the Internet, and posting to Facebook or Twitter during class are generally not permitted. Laptop use may be permitted if it is used for taking notes or conducting class activities. Students should check with the instructor about permissible devices in class. IUPUI nurtures and promotes “a campus climate that seeks, values, and cultivates diversity in all of its forms and that provides conditions necessary for all campus community members to feel welcomed, supported, included, and valued” (IUPUI Strategic Initiative 9). IUPUI prohibits “discrimination against anyone for reasons of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or [veteran] status” (Office of Equal Opportunity). Profanity or derogatory comments about the instructor, fellow students, invited speakers or other classroom visitors, or any members of the campus community shall not be tolerated. A violation of this rule shall result in a warning and, if the offense continues, possible disciplinary action.
4. Communication: The instructor should respond to emails within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, and announce periods of extended absence in advance. The instructor should provide weekly office hours or accept appointments for face-to-face, telephone, or teleconferenced meetings.
5. Email: Indiana University uses your IU email account as an official means of communication, and students should check it daily for pertinent information. Although you may have your IU email forwarded to an outside email account, please email faculty and staff from your IU email account.
6. Disabilities Policy: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all qualified students enrolled in this course are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Please notify the instructor during the first week of class of accommodations needed for the course. Students requiring accommodations because of a disability must register with Adaptive Educational Services (AES) and complete the appropriate AES-issued before receiving accommodations. The AES office is located at UC 100, Taylor Hall (Email: aes@iupui.edu, Tel. 317 274-3241). Visit http://aes.iupui.edu Links to an external site. for more information.
7. Administrative Withdrawal: A basic requirement of this course is that students participate in all class discussions and conscientiously complete all required course activities and/or assignments. If a student is unable to attend, participate in, or complete an assignment on time, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor. If a student misses more than half of the required activities within the first 25% of the course without contacting the instructor, the student may be administratively withdrawn from this course. Administrative withdrawal may have academic, financial, and financial aid implications. Administrative withdrawal will take place after the full refund period, and a student who has been administratively withdrawn from a course is ineligible for a tuition refund. Contact the instructor with questions concerning administrative withdrawal.
8. Emergency Preparedness: Safety on campus is everyone’s responsibility. Know what to do in an emergency so that you can protect yourself and others. For specific information, visit the emergency management website. http://protect.iu.edu/emergency Links to an external site.
9. Student Advocate: The Student Advocate provides assistance to students with personal, financial, and academic issues. The Student Advocate Office is located in the Campus Center, Suite 350. The Student Advocate may also be contacted by phone at 317 274-4431 or by email at studvoc@iupui.edu. For more information visit http://studentaffairs.iupui.edu/advocate Links to an external site..
10. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Students seeking counseling or other psychological services should contact the CAPS office by phone at 274-2548 or email at capsindy@iupui.edu. For more information visit http://life.iupui.edu/caps/ Links to an external site..

  

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of IUPUI is to provide for its constituents excellence in

• Teaching and Learning;
• Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity; and
• Civic Engagement.

With each of these core activities characterized by

• Collaboration within and across disciplines and with the community;
• A commitment to ensuring diversity; and
• Pursuit of best practices.

IUPUI’s mission is derived from and aligned with the principal components—Communities of Learning, Responsibilities of Excellence, Accountability and Best Practices—of Indiana University’s Strategic Directions Charter.

STATEMENT OF VALUES

IUPUI values the commitment of students to learning; of faculty to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service; and of staff to the highest standards of service.  IUPUI recognizes students as partners in learning. IUPUI values the opportunities afforded by its location in Indiana’s capital city and is committed to serving the needs of its community.  Thus, IUPUI students, faculty, and staff are involved in the community, both to provide educational programs and patient care and to apply learning to community needs through service. As a leader in fostering collaborative relationships, IUPUI values collegiality, cooperation, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship as well as honesty, integrity, and support for open inquiry and dissemination of findings. IUPUI is committed to the personal and professional development of its students, faculty, and staff and to continuous improvement of its programs and services.