Each department may offer field experiences and internships. Field experiences are designed for students to observe a work situation, and to contribute, when possible, to the functioning of the work environment. By experiencing 40 to 80 hours at the cooperating institution, students may earn one to four semester hours of academic credit for the term in which they are enrolled. Internships are more intense and require the active involvement of the students in the work situation at the cooperating institution for a minimum of 120 hours. A maximum of four semester hours of academic credit are given for the successful completion of the internship.
Departments assist students in the placement process for the internship program.
The departments establish prerequisites for the application procedure in setting class rank, grade point requirements, and judgments regarding social and personal maturity. Prospective interns are required to have a aculty advisor who will monitor the experience, grade the academic paper and coordinate departmental efforts with the campus-wide program. Some internships, appropriate for liberal arts students, do not fall directly under the jurisdiction of one department. These opportunities are coordinated by the Director of the Career Center who also helps students plan and prepare for their internship experience. Hiram Highlights A group of Hiram College students are attempting to draw attention to child abuse in Portage County.