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One of the requirements of the department is the professional internship program. Students are required to complete a supervised work experience of a minimum of 300 hours. A faculty member, in conjunction with a work supervisor, coordinates the internship program.

Work supervisors are encouraged to provide a rigorous, structured experience for interns with opportunities to work in a management-oriented environment. Interns are expected to be well-prepared, punctual, and enthusiastic employees.

Interns are required to complete a project during this experience, which consists of an investigation of emerging technologies. Interns are aware that they are to complete the project on their time.

Internship Requirements

A. The intern will:

Secure an appropriate internship, with the faculty coordinator's assistance, if necessary

Attend all professional seminars presented by the TSTM department

Prepare a resume to submit to potential employers

Write a job training proposal to be approved by the faculty coordinator

Provide a copy of the supervisor's manual to the employer

Honor all requirements initially stipulated by the employer

Work in the approved job for a minimum of 300 clock hours under the direction of    his/her supervisor

Be punctual, dependable, and dressed professionally

Demonstrate appropriate professional and social behavior at all times

Complete the internship project by published deadline

Return faculty coordinator's calls promptly

File a supervisor's evaluation with the faculty coordinator by published deadline

B.  The supervisor must agree to:

Provide an internship that offers an opportunity to merge academic knowledge with    "real world" experience

Provide the intern with appropriate guidance and training during the term

Participate in an on-site and/or telephone interview with the faculty coordinator. 

Communicate any problems to the faculty coordinator either in writing, by phone, or by    e-mail.

Complete the supervisor's evaluation or standard company evaluation by published    deadline

C.  The faculty coordinator will:

Coordinate/facilitate internship seminars

Assist the intern in resume preparation

Assist the intern in locating an appropriate internship, if necessary

Provide a detailed outline explaining all requirements and deadlines

Serve as a liaison between the employer and the TSTM department

Conduct an internship visit and/or phone interviews with intern and with the business    supervisor

Return students' and supervisors' phone calls in a timely manner - within 24 hours if    possible

Conduct individual exit interviews with interns

Assign final grades by university deadlines or notify students of reason for grade    assignment of incomplete