What qualifies as an internship?
SPC
follows guidelines set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE) for internships. The following guidelines define a legitimate
internship:
- Be
an extension of the classroom and apply knowledge gained in the classroom.
- Be
transferable to other employment.
- Have
a defined beginning and end, job description and desired qualifications.
- Have
learning objectives/goals aligned with a student's academic coursework.
- Provide
professional supervision in the field of the experience.
- Offer
routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.
- Employ
the use of resources, equipment and facilities that support learning
objectives/goals.
Overseeing Internships
SPC’s college-wide internship office will monitor all internships to ensure
that each posted position adheres to the definition and criteria of an
internship.
Unpaid Internships
Unpaid internship are possible, but must adhere to guidelines established by the Department of Labor.