internship forms for students
internship form for employers
Due dates and other course information available via RamCT.purpose of internship
The purpose of SPCM387 Communication Internship is to encourage Communication Studies students to seek experience in the working world in one of the numerous areas of communication prior to graduation. Such experience should: 1) augment classroom learning; 2) benefit the student in job searches after graduation; 3) acquaint the student with communication principles and practice outside the academic setting.
eligibility requirements:
- Currently majoring in Communication Studies at CSU
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Successful completion of SPCM100, SPCM200, SPCM201, and SPCM207 before or concurrent with enrollment
internship guidelines:
SPCM387 Communication Internship allows one credit in a given semester for completion of an internship in the field of communication. Students may take a maximum of three semesters of SPCM387, which would be a total of three credits. Internship credit is to be awarded for work done during the term of enrollment ONLY. Students should complete the paperwork and register for SPCM387 before registration closes for the semester. NO overrides will be given for late registration. This credit can only be applied to the general elective category of the program of study, and no more than three credits total can apply toward graduation. Whether or not the student is paid is irrelevant to the obtaining of credit; however, in the case of unpaid internships, it is presumed that the hosting entity will comply with the standards set forth under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Workload expectations are a minimum of 5 hours per week over the course of the semester, or a total of 75 hours over a portion of the semester.
locating an internship:
Internship at any type of business or organization is permissible, but the internship duties should be oriented to a career in communication. The responsibility for locating an internship for SPCM387 is the student’s. The student should call the organization and make an appointment to discuss a possible internship. During the meeting, the student should discuss the information contained on this sheet. If the internship is agreed to, a copy of this information should be given to the person in question. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, the internship coordinator will be happy to answer them.For a list of some places Communication Studies majors have interned, please see internship locations.
prior to beginning the internship, a student must:
- Submit an Internship Agreement (Student Internship Application), filled out in full, to the SPCM387 coordinator for review
- Submit a copy of this form, with signatures by student and supervisor, indicating agreement to the procedures described herein
- Receive approval of the intended internship from the Communication Studies internship coordinator
- Register for SPCM387 before the deadline for adding courses for the semester
student responsibility:
During the process of locating an internship, doing the paperwork necessary to secure the internship, and actually working in the organization, students should remember that they represent Colorado State University and the department as well as themselves. A student who does a poor job, is not dependable, or creates problems of other kinds not only jeopardizes his or her own standing with the organization and his or her grade for the internship, but will ruin the opportunity for another student who may want to work with the organization in the future. While the student is on the job, he or she is under the supervision of the organization, which must agree to assume liability for the intern as for any other employee.
grading:
forms for students:
Online Intern Monthly Activity Report Form - Interns, please submit during the final week of each month during your internship. You are not expected to produce novels but should put some time (at least 15-30 minutes per month) and effort into these reports. Completing these reports will help you measure what you are actually learning.
Internship Final Report Form/Guide
forms for employers
Online Employer Evaluation of Intern Form - Employers please complete this form and submit it by the 11th week of the semester.