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To successfully complete this course you must:

·         Attend the orientation session.

·         Complete weekly timesheets.

·         Keep a daily log of internship activities.

·         Forward a description of the daily activities with its timesheet completed over a two-week period via Brightspace.

·         Work a total of 135 hours during the semester.

·         Prepare an internship portfolio.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Internship Period
An intern will work during the stated semester dates. For Fall semester credit, students will be contracted to work - August through December, for Spring semester credit - January through May, and for Summer semester credit - May through August. If special conditions arise where the internship request overlaps semesters, contact Professor Scalia.

Required Work Hours
A student is required to work a total of 135 hours at the internship placement (15 weeks for approximately 8 hours per week) to earn three internship credit hours.

Internship Credit Hours
A student can earn up to 12 hours of internship credit during the last two years at Buffalo State University. Generally, internship credit is not granted for a student’s current job, unless the tasks and assignments increase with responsibility.  Contact Professor Scalia for clarification and final decision.

Timesheets
An intern is required to complete timesheets every two weeks which are signed by the intern and the company supervisor. Refer to Brightspace for the timesheet due dates. A copy of the timesheet form can be found below under portfolio requirements. The timesheets are submitted in the appropriate Drop Box on Brightspace with its accompanying internship log.                     

Internship Logs
Every two weeks, post on Brightspace the internship log highlighting the internship activities performed, along with the specific dates and times worked and its accompanying timesheet. Refer to Brightspace for internship logs due dates. To see an example of an internship log, refer to the portfolio requirements below.
 
Scheduled Meetings
Individual or group meetings may be scheduled during the semester.

Portfolio Requirements
An integral part of the internship program is the preparation of an internship portfolio describing the internship experience. This portfolio must be presented in a WORD file with all sections labeled. Use 12-point Times Roman font, double spaced with one-inch margins. You are required to email the final internship portfolio to your company supervisor for verification and to Professor Scalia for grading. The internship portfolio must include the following:

Internship Title Page: Include the intern's name, company name and address with the company logo, supervisor's name, title and telephone number, semester/year, and the dates of internship experience.

Section I - Company Background: Provide an overview of the internship company history, corporate mission, and product and/or service offerings. You must cite your sources of reference (ex. Web site URL, company generated materials, articles, books, etc.). (2 pages)

Section II - Internship Experience: Describe in detail your internship work assignments. Use subheadings to explain each of these assignments. Discuss the assignment, its frequency, its rationale, and the learning experience received. (5 pages)

Section III - Log of Internship Activities: Include a copy of all of the Brightspace posted internship logs that were sent during the semester.  These daily logs include the internship activities, duties, and tasks that were performed each day, along with the specific dates and times worked. For an example of the format of the Daily Internship Log click here.

Section IV -Timesheets: Include timesheets signed by you and the company supervisor. For a copy of a timesheet click here.

Section V - Internship Company Evaluation: Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of interning with this company. What suggestions would you recommend the company continue and what areas need improvement? (3 pages)

Section VI - Self-evaluation: Address the contributions and strengths you brought to this internship. What areas did you feel you were deficient in completing your assigned tasks? What additional training or classes do you feel are necessary to better prepare you for your future business career? (3 pages)

Section VII - Internship Activities Documentation: Include documentation of the activities you performed during the internship experience. These tangible items may include: copies of special projects/assignments that were completed, letters/memos written, survey analysis conducted, meeting agendas attended, photographs of activities organized, etc. This documentation can be scanned in a WORD file or a PDF.  Do not submit any company information that is confidential in nature. Always ask your supervisor first if materials can be read by an outsider.      

Section VIII - Internship Forms:  After your internship company supervisor reviews your final portfolio, request your supervisor to complete the following two forms and include them in your portfolio prior to sending your portfolio to Prof Scalia for grading. 
Student Internship Performance Evaluation (Form 4) and Supervisor Verification of Internship Portfolio (Form 5).

***Your company supervisor must review your final version of your portfolio.

Submit your final internship portfolio to Professor Scalia (scalialm@buffalostate.edu) for grading after the required 135 hours are completed or during the last week of the semester. If additional time is needed to complete the required internship hours, contact Professor Scalia. Examples of past internship portfolios are available for review and can be used as a guide in preparing your internship portfolio.

Internship Grading

A letter grade will be awarded at the completion of the internship experience. If you fail to meet the stated requirements, you will not pass this course.

Academic Honesty
For the benefit of the isolated student who needs to be reminded, my policy is simple, anyone who submits any portion of the internship documentation that is not his/her own or plagiarizes any work will, without exception will be referred to Buffalo State University's Academic Misconduct Committee.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
At the conclusion of your internship, request a letter of recommendation from your company internship supervisor. It is expected that you send thank you notes to those that assisted you with your internship learning experience. It is a nice touch, and you never know when you may need these individuals to help you with your job search!

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