Washington State University Vancouver
Internship Forms
What is an internship?
An internship is a self-initiated, supervised work experience with
appropriate private organizations, businesses, or government agencies and
interaction with professionals in related fields. The purpose of an internship
is to enhance a student’s professional preparation through direct involvement in
their field; to provide a learning environment where students apply knowledge
and skills acquired in the classroom setting; to realistically prepare the
student to enter professional positions.
BIOL 495: Internship in Biology. Variable credit
(2-4 hrs). May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hrs. Prerequisite:
major in Biological Sciences. By interview only. Experience in work related to
specific career interests.
ES/RP 495: Undergraduate Internship.
Variable credit (1-6 hrs). May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hrs.
By interview only. Practical experience in appropriate agencies; for career
students in environmental science.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an internship?
At WSU Vancouver the term internship refers to any credit-bearing supervised
field experience that complements or extends the student’s educational/career
preparation.
What internships are currently
available?
Please see the following link:
Currently
Available Internships
What criteria is used to determine if a field experience
is internship worthy?
The general institutional guidelines for all internships include the
following:
- should be related to the student’s career/educational goals
- should expand the student’s technical or professional skills
- should broaden the student’s professional network
- should require the student to draw upon classroom learning
- should have a structure that includes supervision and performance
evaluation
What about pay?
Organizations are encouraged to compensate interns through an hourly wage or
stipend. However, pay is not an institutional requirement for the internship
experience.
How long does an intern work?
The number of hours an intern is required to complete is dictated by the
number of credits the intern registers for and the academic department
sponsoring the internship. Science Program Internships require 50 hours worked
for each credit earned.
How will I be graded?
Internship courses are graded on a S/F basis. To achieve a Satisfactory
grade the student will:
- Complete the required number of on-site work hours (50 clock hours for
each semester hour earned).
- Fulfill requirements of the agency and work to achieve individual goals
and objectives, as outlined in the Learning Agreement Form.
- Complete all required written assignments and required paperwork
For more information, please contact:
Dawn Banker, Ph.D., Internship Coordinator
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
360-546-9478; FAX 360-546-9064
bankerd@vancouver.wsu.edu
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