ADV 595

ADV 595: Internships
Please see: http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/communication/programs/internships.htm

Some of the following is taken from the the site above:

PREREQUISITES:

To be eligible for an internship, the applicant must have:

  • completed 75 units
  • completed all pre-requisite courses required by the major (see your major advisor if you have any questions)
  • completed all supplemental forms (3) required by the Communication Division

REQUIRED FORMS:

A student cannot be enrolled in an internship without the approval of their major advisor and the division chair.  The following forms must be turned in before a student may enroll in an internship:

REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to hours worked, a student must meet each of these criteria in order to obtain an internship for credit.  Students:

  • must maintain a daily work journal at the internship site.
  • must complete both a midpoint and final evaluation.
  • must complete the Internship Supervisor Evaluation for credit.
  • need to attend and complete assignments for each mandatory internship class meetings held throughout the semester.
  • must submit a written reflection paper (paper length determined by credit hours).
  • need to maintain work samples to demonstrate their application of skills.

HOURS & UNITS:

Students may take up to four units of internship credit, and may spread the units across two or more terms.  One unit equals 45 contact hours of work during the semester.  Work hours should neither be sporadic over a term, nor intensive over a few days.  Ideally, for every one unit, the student should work at least three hours for at least 15 weeks (or at least eight hours per week in a full summer block).  Retroactive or advance "credit" is not granted for hours worked outside a term's timeframe.

  • 1 Unit = 45 Contact Hours (3 Hours/Week for 15 Weeks)
  • 2 Units = 90 Contact Hours (6 Hours/Week for 15 Weeks)
  • 3 Units = 135 Contact Hours (9 Hours/Week for 15 Weeks)
  • 4 Units = 180 Contact Hours (12 Hours/Week for 15 Weeks)

ENROLLMENT:

Students must submit all three completed application forms to the Communication Division (310-506-4211) before the second week of classes (two weeks before a summer block).


Please submit the following after you have completed your internship and several days before the semester ends:
1. Reflection Paper: 1-2 credit units:  3-5 page paper;  3-4 credit units:  5-7 page paper
Reflect on what you did, learned, etc.
2. Weekly journal: record of what you did each week
3. Portfolio
4. Employer's final evaluation (see below for form)
5. Student's final evaluation (see form below)


 

Pepperdine University

Seaver College Experiential Learning

 

Employer’s Final Evaluation of Student

 

At the end of the internship, please provide a final evaluation of your student’s accomplishments.  This evaluation is a critical part of the intern’s academic performance, and as such, he or she will not be able to satisfy course requirements until this form is completed and submitted.

 

Prior to completing this evaluation, please take a moment to review the learning objectives set forth by the student intern at the beginning of the semester (these objectives are outlined in the Experiential Learning Agreement).  Use this evaluation to assess the student’s fulfillment of these objectives, and the student’s performance in general.  When you have completed the evaluation, review it with your student in order to provide him or her with valuable feedback regarding this learning experience.  Keep a copy of this evaluation for your files and return the signed original to:

_________________________________ (your faculty advisor)

 Seaver College, Pepperdine University

24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263-4184.

Thank you for providing this important information.

 

Evaluation for:_____________________________________________________Date:________________________

 

Company/Employer:_________________________________________Site Supervisor:______________________

 

Part I.      Please indicate with an “X” the performance level which most represents your evaluation of the Student in relation to each item below.  Support these evaluations with examples of student activity when available.

 

A.            Skills and Training:  Student’s level of preparation for successful completion of the assignment.

                               

(   )Excellent                           Comments_________________________________________

                    (   )Acceptable                      __________________________________________________

                    (   )Marginal                          __________________________________________________

 

B.            Communication:  Student’s effectiveness at communicating ideas and concerns to you and others                  

             

                                (   )Excellent                           Comments_________________________________________

                                (   )Acceptable                      __________________________________________________

                                (   )Marginal                          __________________________________________________

 

C.              Interaction:  Student’s effectiveness at developing and maintaining personal relationships needed

              to complete assignments.

 

(   )Excellent                           Comments_________________________________________

(   )Acceptable                      __________________________________________________

(   )Marginal                          __________________________________________________

 

D.             Professional Development:    Has he or she strived to gain a better understanding of the field?

 

(   )Excellent                           Comments_________________________________________

(   )Acceptable                      __________________________________________________

(   )Marginal                          __________________________________________________

 

 

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E.             Contribution:  Value of student’s contribution and his or her ability to deal with the contingencies in your organization, allowing for obstacles which are outside of the student’s control.

 

                                (   )Excellent                           Comments_________________________________________

                                (   )Acceptable                      __________________________________________________

                                (   )Marginal                          __________________________________________________

 

F.             Overall Performance:  Student’s overall  experience.  How has the student succeeded in completing the Learning Objectives?

 

                                (   )Excellent                           Comments_________________________________________

                                (   )Acceptable                      __________________________________________________

                                (   )Marginal                          __________________________________________________

 

Part II. Please evaluate the following areas:

 

Please consider the student’s interactions, professional skills, and work habits.  Please attach additional sheets if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please describe what you believe to be the student’s opportunities for development in order to become more successful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                            

 

____________________________________________         ___________________________________________

Site Supervisor Signature                   Date                                        Student Signature                                                Date

 

*NOTE TO THE STUDENT:  By signing this form you confirm that the supervisor reviewed with you his or her evaluation of your performance; your signature does not necessarily indicate that you are in agreement with the content of the evaluation.

 

 

Pepperdine University

Seaver College Experiential Learning

 

Final Student Evaluation

 

Student:                                                                                    ID:

 

Employer:                                                                                 Semester:

 

Hours per week:                                   Number of weeks at placement:

 

This evaluation is designed to assist future placement.  By providing your candid impressions of the Experiential Learning site, you can provide valuable information for other students.  Thank you for your serious consideration.

 

Describe a typical day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe what skills you used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What new learning has occurred?  Will you be able to apply this knowledge to other situations?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How has this placement affected your future educational or career plans?  Please explain fully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would you recommend this placement?  Please explain fully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If so, what advice would you give to future Pepperdine interns?