Site selection can be done through the college or with the CGSP Coordinator. Three sites that meet the general interest of the student can be selected and visited in order to establish the best placement for the student intern. Both students and agencies must agree to a placement before it is confirmed. Internship site selection is done during the registration period prior to the semester when internship credit will be earned. Thus, when a student leaves at the end of the semester, the internship is ready to begin when the new semester commences.
Academic guidelines are slightly varied from campus to campus.
There are general requirements that are similar for all campuses. Many faculty sponsors assign journals as either the primary method of evaluation or as one component of it. Journal entries may include a description of a typical day at the site, the organizational structure, interactions with clients, thoughts and feelings about the work, and analysis of the organization. Some faculty members require a bibliography of supportive and analytical readings selected from pertinent texts and journals. Finally, there may be a number of short papers assigned, a research report, or a special project designed by the student in conjunction with the internship agency.