Course Description
Problems encountered in a work-study program applying higher education principles at a selected institution.
Athena Title
INTERNSHIP
Non-Traditional Format
Arranged by individual, faculty, and participating institution by mutual consent.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The supervised internship is a work experience under a full-time administrator or scholar in an institution or agency of higher education. For students pursuing the Ed.D., the internship is expected to focus on administration, and for students pursuing the Ph.D., internships will focus on research.
Topical Outline
A major portion of the intern's time should be spent in observing, studying, and assisting in administrative decision making, policy implementation, active research, or institutional studies. Periodic written reports are required and serve as the primary means of evaluating intern performance.