UNC Asheville -- Career Center

Syllabus For HWP 257
Internship - Exploring Career Choices
Spring 2010 New Hall 013
Tuesdays 1:45 pm- 3:00 pm
http://www.unca.edu/career/InternshipsHWP257.html

Career Center Website
Ramsey Library (UNC Asheville)
One Port

Course Description

Office Hours

This course is designed for students participating in exploratory internships to clarify and/or advance their career goals. The course will provide a structured/guided learning environment to help students make the most of their internship experience. Course components will facilitate students’ professional development, focusing on the transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. All majors welcome. Students must arrange an internship placement prior to the start of the course. Although the Career Center does not provide internship placements, we offer assistance and resources to assist you with that process. Students are recommended to meet with the Career Center’s Internship Coordinator, Holly Waltemyer prior to enrolling.

Call 251-6515 (main office) or 251-6867 to schedule appointments with
Holly Waltemyer, Assistant Director/Internship and Employer Relations Coordinator. You can also reach Holly by email at hwaltemy@unca.edu.

The Career Center is open from 8am until 5pm Monday-Friday. Feel free to stop by and take advantage of all of our services. We also have a tremendous amount of career information on our website at www.unca.edu/career

Learning Goals

Students successfully completing this course will be able to...
1. Effectively utilize your internship as a means to further clarify your career goals.
2. Begin the transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional.
3. Learn how to create a portfolio that will serve as a marketing tool during your job search process.
4. Synthesize information from a variety of resources to define and evaluate your career goals.
5. Better understand the value and benefits of a liberal arts education in the modern world of work.

Grading Scale

Points will be assigned for course components. Total possible points = 600

A
B
C
D
F

540-600 Points
480-539
420-479
360-419
360 or less

You are not eligible to receive an A in this course unless ALL assignments are completed.

All assignments (unless otherwise noted) must be typed and submitted at the beginning of class on designated dates.
Late submission of Work: Assignments turned in late after the due date in class will result in the following grading consequences:

· After Class: Grading begins with a A- level starting point

· Wednesday (one day late): Grading begins with a B level starting point

· Thursday: Grading begins with a C level starting point

· Friday: Grading begins with a D level starting point

· Monday: Grading begins with a F level starting point

Liability Insurance

As a participant in this course, you are eligible for general and professional liability insurance sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents. This is a special service available to our students on a cost per-semester basis. The cost is approximately $15.75 per semester. Participation is strictly voluntary unless required by the employer. Specific information for students who are interested in this program can be obtained from: Andrea Jackson, Fixed Asset Accountant,
Phillips Hall Room 212, 828-251-6560

Course Requirements

Need help approaching an employer about an internship? View Tips for Approaching Employers.

Overview of what to do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER your internship.

Before Class starts complete the Agreement Form, have your site supervisor sign and return to Holly.

* Please TYPE all assignments*

70 Points	Attendance/Class Participation – Students will actively engage in all class discussions and activities. Attendance is required! Students will also submit brief weekly updates at each class meeting connecting classroom discussions/lecture information with internship activities.
100 Points	Internship Attendance/Performance – Students are required to spend a minimum of 5 hours per week (14 weeks of internship work totals a minimum of 70 hours) at their internship site and will receive a mid-term and final evaluation by their site supervisor. The mid-term evaluation is worth 25 points and the final evaluation is worth 25 points. It will only work to your advantage to spend as much time at your internship site as possible. Remember, this is a learning experience! Students will complete at least 70 contact hours at the internship site. Complete a Time Log (worth 50 points) documenting the work performed and time spent at the internship site.
50 Points	Attend at least two Career Center sponsored events listed on the Career Center Calendar of Events (25 points each). One of the two events should either be the Internship & Job Fair (February 16 11am-2pm) or a Career Panel (Nonprofit Careers on Thursday, February 4th 4-6pm OR Women and Health & Wellness Careers on Tuesday, March 23 4-6pm). Be sure to sign in at the event as proof of your attendance.
50 Points	Complete an Internship Proposal (must be typed) and Code of Conduct & Confidentiality . You may view a sample proposal Here!
25 Points	Complete MBTI and STRONG Assessments OR FOCUS if already done MBTI and STRONG Assessments before.
30 Points	Complete a taped mock interview in the Career Center with a Career Counselor. Turn in a completed Mock Interview Evaluation Form. If you would like to keep a copy of the tape, bring a flash drive with you to the mock interview. Call 828-251-6515 or stop by 259 Highsmith Union to schedule an appointment. Schedule early as counselor schedules fill up quickly!
150 Points	Portfolio – Students will learn how to develop a portfolio and create their own portfolios, including but not limited to materials from their internship experience. At least three examples of work from the internship should be included.
50 points	In-class Presentation – Students will learn how to use their portfolios as critical marketing tools by presenting them to the class.
50 points	Informational Interview – Students will do an informational interview with a professional in their field of interest and submit notes from the interview as outlined on the Informational Interview/Career Exploration handout. Also be prepared to discuss results in class.
25 points	Student Evaluation of Employer – Your feedback is important to us in order to be able to better serve UNC Asheville students in the future!

Academic Integrity

Any act of plagiarism (quoting or paraphrasing the information and/or language of a source without naming the source) or cheating is academic dishonesty. A person who knowingly assists another in cheating is likewise guilty of cheating. The results of these unethical behaviors range in punishment from a failing grade or a grade of zero for the assignment or test, to a failing grade in the course.

Attendance & Expectations

This class will operate under a seminar format. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE! The class may include class discussions, activities, outside assignments, guest speakers, readings and reflection.

Class participation is imperative! As this class is designed to be experiential in nature, you will only benefit if you are in attendance and actively participating. Participation will be graded according to attendance, preparation of reading or other assignments, and level of participation in class. Five Points will be assigned for each class. Points will be deducted if you are late, unprepared or do not participate in class. If you are absent, you will not receive any points for that day. Participation Points = Maximum 75 points.

All assignments (unless otherwise noted) must be typed and submitted at the beginning of class on designated dates.
Late submission of Work: Assignments turned in late after the due date in class will result in the following grading consequences:

· After Class: Grading begins with a A- level starting point

· Wednesday (one day late): Grading begins with a B level starting point

· Thursday: Grading begins with a C level starting point

· Friday: Grading begins with a D level starting point

· Monday: Grading begins with a F level starting point

You must turn in all assignments to receive a final grade in this course (An “A grade” requires submission of every assignment).

Athletes are required to turn in a schedule at the beginning of the semester. If not turned in, you will be considered absent when you miss class.

Cell Phones must be turned off during class time. NO phone calls or text messaging allowed.

This class qualifies to meet once a week for a 75 minute class based on the internship nature of the class. In order to justify the two credits awarded for this class, students are also responsible for documenting hours of work completed with the employer through the time log assignment.

Special Accommodations

University Mission

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 mandates that reasonable accommodations be made to students with disabilities. Please let me know early in the semester if you have specific physical, psychological, or learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD, LD, Visual, Hearing, Medical, Psychological, Mobility). Students must make an appointment with the Advising and Learning Support Center to determine how the college can best accommodate the student's special needs: Ethan S. Fesperman, 219A University Hall, 828-232-5050, efesperm@unca.edu
The mission of the Liberal Arts Learning and Disability Services Office is to provide students with disabilities with the advocacy and support for reaching their educational goals. This is a confidential service.

The University of North Carolina at Asheville is distinctive within the public higher education system of North Carolina in its primary mission: to offer an undergraduate liberal arts education of superior quality for serious students. The ultimate aim of the university is to provide students the best possible opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to pursue their goals, to find meaning in their lives, and to take their place as contributing citizens of a changing society.

Class Schedule
Week	Date of Class Meeting 1:45 - 3:00pm	Assignment
1	Tuesday, January 12th	5 hours of internship work
2	Tuesday, January 19th	5 hours of internship work Code of Conduct Due
3	Tuesday, January 26th	5 hours of internship work Internship Proposal Due (Signed by You and Employer)
4	Tuesday, February 2nd	5 hours of internship work
5	Tuesday, February 16th	5 hours of internship work Internship & Job Fair TODAY!
6	Tuesday, February 23rd	5 hours of internship work MBTI & STRONG Self-Assessments Due
7	Tuesday, March 2nd	5 hours of internship work
	SPRING BREAK! NO CLASS Tuesday, March 9th
8	Tuesday, March 16th	5 hours of internship work Midterm Evaluation Due Time Log Check in Class Informational Interview Due
9	Tuesday, March 23rd	5 hours of internship work Drafts of Resumes & Cover Letters Due
10	Tuesday, March 30th	5 hours of internship work Mock Interview Due
11	Tuesday, April 6th	5 hours of internship work
12	Tuesday, April 13th	5 hours of internship work Portfolios Due Portfolio Presentations
13	Tuesday, April 20th	5 hours of internship work Portfolio Presentations Final Evaluation Due Time Log Due Complete Status Section of Internship Proposals Student Evaluation of Employer Site Due

Tuesday, April 27th

5 hours of internship work

Final Exam Date To Be Announced (May 3-7)