(formerly E APS 390) Undergraduate Internship in Higher Education

Catalog description

This course is designed for students to gain hands-on experience in higher education. The goal is to allow students the opportunity to reflect critically and constructively on professions in higher education. The internship has two components. (1) Work experience in a department related to the student's interest in higher education. Students/Interns are required to spend 6-8 hours per week during the semester at their internship location and working with their direct supervisor. (2) Complete online assignments and in-class discussions that are related to current issues in higher education. Students will gain experience working in a higher education setting and will become familiar with the University's resources, policies and procedures as they pertain to their specific department. Students must be endorsed by their supervisor and have an approved learning agreement in order to enroll in the course. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing and permission of department.