Effective Date: August, 23 2011
Last Reviewed: August, 23 2011
The Stonehill College Internship Program is designed to encourage students to gain in-depth field experience in an area of their choice, usually related to their major or minor concentration. Internships are expected to complement, indeed enhance, theoretical studies by integrating experiential learning to the academic program. As such, the internship experience must be of educational benefit and should involve participation in professional projects or activities.
Part-time internships require a minimum GPA of 3.00 with faculty approval. Students are also required to complete 8-12 hours a week for three credits or one course in a given semester.
A Faculty Moderator in the department granting credit will approve and oversee the internship. After receiving faculty approval at the department level, the completed Internship Application form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office prior to the end of the Add/Drop period of the semester in which the internship will occur.
The Faculty Moderator has the authority to determine the grade for the internship based on department criteria. The following should be considered when determining the grade: Site Supervisor’s evaluations, a Research Paper, Professional Journal, Seminar attendance and participation, formal presentation, or a combination thereof.
Some internships offer compensation from the agency, but many do not. The College does not bar such payments; however, when compensation is offered, the student must so indicate on the application from as well as the amount of compensation. Any such arrangement is strictly between the internship site and the student.