CSUS English Department

Internships in English

PROCEDURES

Quick Overview

To receive course credit for the internship, you will need:

Before your internship:

An initial consultation with the Faculty Internship Coordinator as soon as you enroll or begin searching for an internship. Please note: Not all internships qualify for English credit.

A completed and approved Internship Information Form (IIF) before you begin your internship.

A signed Internship Risk Management Release Form to be completed and submitted before you begin your internship. All interns are covered by Student Academic Field Experience for Credit Liability Insurance (SAFECLIP).

During your internship:

Bi-weekly reports emailed to Internship Coordinator of your activities for the past two weeks.

After your internship:

A completed and signed Internship Timesheet Report (ITR) to be kept during your internship and submitted with your Internship Summary Report at the end of your internship.

An 8-page Internship Summary Report at the end of your internship.

Please note: Beginning Fall 2008, enrollment in the internship course is only offered in the Fall semesters. This shouldn't negatively impact your internship; it only limits the semester in which you are actually enrolled in the course. Actual internships may begin well before, during, or after the Fall semester. Please contact Professor Lee-Keller for more information.

Preparing for an Internship

You are required to consult with the Faculty Internship Coordinator before beginning your search or beginning an internship. Not all internships qualify for English credit. Please drop by office hours or contact her by email to set up an appointment.

As you search for your internship, you will want to think ahead. Many internships ask for a resumé and require an interview, just as a job would. Be sure you prepare your resumé and interview techniques in advance. The Faculty Internship Coordinator is available to help review and prepare your materials and interview techniques.

Currently, we suggest two books that will help you help you prepare and make the most out of your experience. They are:

Liang, Jengyee. Hello Real World!: A Student's Approach To Great Internships Co-Ops And Entry Level Position. BookSurge Publishing.

Donovan, Craig P. Internships For Dummies. For Dummies Press.

Looking for an Internship

Finding an internship is similar to finding a job. You will need scour the newspapers, search online networks (like Craigslist), and talk to as many people as possible.

Your first step should be to visit the Career Center in Lassen Hall 2000 or visit their website: http://www.csus.edu/careercenter/ There you will find search engines to currently listed internships.

Some internships are not listed with the Career Center, but can be found in newspapers or online networks. Be sure to expand your search by looking to these sources.

The English Department will occasionally be contacted about available internships in the greater Sacramento area. These will be announced through the English-L listserv. Be sure to sign up if you are not already signed up. Once internships have been announced on English-L, they will posted outside the door at CLV 113. For more information about signing up for English-L, contact Jennifer Manthey in Calaveras Hall.

Once You Have Found an Internship

Be sure to receive approval from the Faculty Internship Coordinator for the position. Once you have acquired approval for the internship, you will then need to consult with your Internship Mentor to fill out the Internship Information Form (IIF), then return the completed and signed form to the Faculty Internship Coordinator. She will then sign it and give you copies for your records and for your Intern Mentor.

You must also fill out the Internship Risk Management Liability Release Form.

Enroll in ENGL 195C or ENGL 410C

You do not have to already have an internship to enroll in 195C or 410C. You may sign up first and find an internship during the semester.

In order to receive credit, you must complete 150 hours of internship work. If you do not finish the full hours before the end of the semester, you will see an Incomplete on your records until you complete your hours. Once you have completed the full internship, contact the Faculty Internship Coordinator to change the grade to Credit.

Supervision and Coordination

On the Job

During the term of your internship, you will be supervised by your Internship Mentor at the site of your internship.

In the Department

In addition with an initial consultation, you will be required to meet at least once in person with the Faculty Internship Coordinator during the internship.

Keeping Track of Hours

The English Internship requires 150 hours of completed work to receive course credit. Please keep track of your hours on the Internship Timesheet Report (ITR). Be advised that each internship will have different requirements. The terms of your internship may require more hours and may require you to also follow their own timekeeping systems. Other organizations may have much looser timekeeping methods. In either case, you are required to fill out the English Department's ITR.

Bi-Weekly Email Reports

Every two weeks you must email bi-weekly mini-reports to the Faculty Internship Coordinator. These mini-reports need not be lengthy; they should just be touching base so that the Faculty Internship Coordinator is kept updated about any successes and achievements. Also, it is a way to ensure that any potential problems or difficulties can be detected early on. All the reports will be kept confidential from your supervisor.

Summary Report

At the end of your internship, you will be required to file a Internship Summary Report. Please follow the directions on the Internship Summary Report Guidelines. This report, along with your ITR, should be filed with the Internship Coordinator within two weeks after you complete your internship.

Contact the Faculty Internship Coordinator

Professor Julie Yen
julie.yen@csus.edu
http://www.csus.edu/indiv/y/yenj/

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	Internships in English PROCEDURES Quick Overview To receive course credit for the internship, you will need: *Before your internship:* An initial consultation with the Faculty Internship Coordinator as soon as you enroll or begin searching for an internship. Please note: Not all internships qualify for English credit. A completed and approved Internship Information Form (IIF) before you begin your internship. A signed Internship Risk Management Release Form to be completed and submitted before you begin your internship. All interns are covered by Student Academic Field Experience for Credit Liability Insurance (SAFECLIP). *During your internship:* Bi-weekly reports emailed to Internship Coordinator of your activities for the past two weeks. *After your internship:* A completed and signed Internship Timesheet Report (ITR) to be kept during your internship and submitted with your Internship Summary Report at the end of your internship. An 8-page Internship Summary Report at the end of your internship. Please note: Beginning Fall 2008, enrollment in the internship course is only offered in the Fall semesters. This shouldn't negatively impact your internship; it only limits the semester in which you are actually enrolled in the course. Actual internships may begin well before, during, or after the Fall semester. Please contact Professor Lee-Keller for more information. Preparing for an Internship You are required to consult with the Faculty Internship Coordinator before beginning your search or beginning an internship. Not all internships qualify for English credit. Please drop by office hours or contact her by email to set up an appointment. As you search for your internship, you will want to think ahead. Many internships ask for a resumé and require an interview, just as a job would. Be sure you prepare your resumé and interview techniques in advance. The Faculty Internship Coordinator is available to help review and prepare your materials and interview techniques. Currently, we suggest two books that will help you help you prepare and make the most out of your experience. They are: Liang, Jengyee. Hello Real World!: A Student's Approach To Great Internships Co-Ops And Entry Level Position. BookSurge Publishing. Donovan, Craig P. Internships For Dummies. For Dummies Press. Looking for an Internship Finding an internship is similar to finding a job. You will need scour the newspapers, search online networks (like Craigslist), and talk to as many people as possible. Your first step should be to visit the Career Center in Lassen Hall 2000 or visit their website: http://www.csus.edu/careercenter/ There you will find search engines to currently listed internships. Some internships are not listed with the Career Center, but can be found in newspapers or online networks. Be sure to expand your search by looking to these sources. The English Department will occasionally be contacted about available internships in the greater Sacramento area. These will be announced through the English-L listserv. Be sure to sign up if you are not already signed up. Once internships have been announced on English-L, they will posted outside the door at CLV 113. For more information about signing up for English-L, contact Jennifer Manthey in Calaveras Hall. Once You Have Found an Internship Be sure to receive approval from the Faculty Internship Coordinator for the position. Once you have acquired approval for the internship, you will then need to consult with your Internship Mentor to fill out the Internship Information Form (IIF), then return the completed and signed form to the Faculty Internship Coordinator. She will then sign it and give you copies for your records and for your Intern Mentor. You must also fill out the Internship Risk Management Liability Release Form. Enroll in ENGL 195C or ENGL 410C You do not have to already have an internship to enroll in 195C or 410C. You may sign up first and find an internship during the semester. In order to receive credit, you must complete 150 hours of internship work. If you do not finish the full hours before the end of the semester, you will see an Incomplete on your records until you complete your hours. Once you have completed the full internship, contact the Faculty Internship Coordinator to change the grade to Credit. Supervision and Coordination On the Job During the term of your internship, you will be supervised by your Internship Mentor at the site of your internship. In the Department In addition with an initial consultation, you will be required to meet at least once in person with the Faculty Internship Coordinator during the internship. Keeping Track of Hours The English Internship requires 150 hours of completed work to receive course credit. Please keep track of your hours on the Internship Timesheet Report (ITR). Be advised that each internship will have different requirements. The terms of your internship may require more hours and may require you to also follow their own timekeeping systems. Other organizations may have much looser timekeeping methods. In either case, you are required to fill out the English Department's ITR. Bi-Weekly Email Reports Every two weeks you must email bi-weekly mini-reports to the Faculty Internship Coordinator. These mini-reports need not be lengthy; they should just be touching base so that the Faculty Internship Coordinator is kept updated about any successes and achievements. Also, it is a way to ensure that any potential problems or difficulties can be detected early on. All the reports will be kept confidential from your supervisor. Summary Report At the end of your internship, you will be required to file a Internship Summary Report. Please follow the directions on the Internship Summary Report Guidelines. This report, along with your ITR, should be filed with the Internship Coordinator within two weeks after you complete your internship. Contact the Faculty Internship Coordinator Professor Julie Yen julie.yen@csus.edu http://www.csus.edu/indiv/y/yenj/ INTERNSHIPS HOME PAGE PROCEDURES FAQs LINKS
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