An opportunity for students to view careers to which their academic interests may lead. A vehicle to establish positive contacts with prospective employers. Internships are educational experiences rather than work experiences. Therefore, students should not expect to be paid. However, many internship experiences do include a stipend.
Internships require faculty sponsorship.
The role of the faculty is . . . To supervise and interact with students on internship assignments. Assist students in developing grading criteria for internship proposals. Evaluate academic work, review host agency evaluations, and assign final grades. Host supervisors must be assigned to internships.