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See example of student intern pages in the student profile archive.
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 400 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 Director:
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Shannon McCutchen, 803-777-1927
Email: mccutch@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Course Credit:
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6 Hours |
| Prerequisites: |
Upper Division Standing and
ITEC 301 (1 Hour) - Must be completed spring semester prior to
internship. |
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 iIT 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
400 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 internship director 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 iIT
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
- Assign final grades by university deadlines or notify students of reason for grade assignment of incomplete
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