Utah Valley State College 2008-2009 Course Catalog - (Page 189) Internships and Cooperative Education Internships and Cooperative Education Utah Valley University encourages students to extend learning beyond the classroom by participating in Internships, Cooperative Education, or other professional engagement activities. Students who participate in professionally engaged activities: • network with peers, mentors, faculty, employers, community leaders, and experienced associates • acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful, and versatile professionals and citizens • are confident, competent, creative, and proactive in becoming intellectually engaged in their personal pursuits, careers, and local and global communities To qualify for Internship or Cooperative Education–academic credit, it is required that the experience: • relate to the student’s major or professional field of study • integrate academic and experiential learning • be at a professional level of responsibility appropriate for academic credit • include written agreements between the student, employer, and college that outline responsibilities of the parties All departments in the university have integrated Internship or Cooperative Educational experience in their curriculum either as a required component or as an elective. Generally these courses are designated as 281R (lower division) or 481R (upper division). Some departments require an associated co-requisite. Academic programs either offer Internship or Cooperative Education experience depending on their fields. Cooperative Education is generally associated with technical or engineering fields, but both Internships and Cooperative Education experience can be paid or unpaid applied learning opportunities. Please refer to specific programs in the catalog for detailed information. Approval for enrollment must be obtained from the Internship Department Coordinator. A list of current coordinators can be obtained from the internship website or by contacting the department directly. Students declared as a General Academics major, or those students who would like to explore career options should consider enrolling in an exploratory Internship through the Department of College Success Studies (CLSS). Academic credit for internships or cooperative work experience is granted according to learning objectives with the academic department and the number of hours a student works during the semester. Generally, internships and cooperative education credits can be determined according to the following formula: Credit Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Minimum Hours of Work 75 150 225 300 375 450 525 600 Grading for Internship or Cooperative Education varies from department to department. In some departments the internship courses is CR (credit granted) or NC (credit not granted) and in others the student will receive a letter grade. The maximum number of Internship or Cooperative Education credits that may be applied toward a certificate or graduation requirement is also determined by the individual department. Students interested in international internships must also meet with the International Center to obtain a travel card, cultural recommendations and security clearance. center for career Services and Student Employment The University is committed to assisting students in making intelligent and informed career choices. The Career Services and Student Employment Center can assist students in investigating Internship and Cooperative Education opportunities by providing employer leads and information, helping students construct resumes and assisting with interview preparation. Once a student has secured an internship and met with their Academic Internship Coordinator, there is a required Internship/Cooperative Education orientation provided by the Director of Internship Services. Information for participation and scheduling of the Internship Orientation can be obtained through your Academic Internship Coordinator or through the Career Services and Student Employment Center (863-6364). Utah Valley University Catalog 2008–2009 189
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