Internship Preparation

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Students can differentiate between leisure (hobbies) and career preferences.
• Students will decide and declare a career field focus for internship and the remainder of the ICS program of study.
• Students will identify coursework, skill sets, and experiences needed for entry level work in chosen career field.
• Students will demonstrate soft skills necessary for successful employment (e.g., communication, feedback, motivation, etc.).
• Students will complete a career inventory to determine career interests and preferences.
• Students will understand how to write a professional resume and cover letter.
• Students will deliver an elevator pitch.
• Students will identify an internship site.
• Students will fill out applications and/or talk with management about internship possibilities.
• Student will complete an Internship Contract when the internship site is agreed upon.
• Students will engage in interviews (mock and real).
• Students will complete all required involvement and volunteer hours.
• Students will have a plan for summer employment (can include internship).
• Student will advocate for/identify resources needed to be successful (e.g., VR, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, Supported Employment, etc.).

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Mock Interviews (2 x 5 points each)	10 points
Resume and Cover Letter (10 points each)	20 points
Miscellaneous Activities and Assignments (e.g., tickets-out-the-door)	15 points
Internship Contract	5 points
Final Project	30 points
Attendance and Participation	20 points

Grades will be computed according to the UNCG Grading Scale.

Any student in danger of receiving below a C in the class will be scheduled for an instructor/student conference.

Any eligible exam, activity, quiz, or assignment submitted for regrading of one part (or one question) is subject to a complete regrade. Ability to re-submit is at the discretion of the instructor. As a result, the grade may increase, stay the same, or decrease.

For all grades posted on Canvas, you will have up to 2 weeks to schedule a time to meet with the instructor regarding your grade. If more than 2 weeks pass after the grade posting on Canvas, appeals will not be considered for that activity, quiz, or assignment.

Attendance/Participation:

You will receive credit for attendance according to the Attendance policy. Additionally, you will receive credit for your participation in class discussions, activities, and any (if applicable) online activities.

While some students are not comfortable participating in class discussions, the instructor strongly encourages you to challenge yourself to contribute to discussions. Your contributions are a valuable part of the learning experience for all of us! If you feel you are unable to contribute to class discussions, you are encouraged to speak with the instructor.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.