DescriptionDescription - Describes how students engage, what they do, reflecting the nature and depth of the program/experience. | Students engage in a paid, work-based learning experience that is usually the length or equivalent of a fall or spring semester or summer, working approximately 240 hours at 20 hours/week. Student may be eligible to receive academic credit through their academic department or pursue a Zero Credit Transcript notation through the Career Center. |
TermTerm - The semester in which the activity occurs | Spring 2023 |
CategoryCategory - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) category with which this engagement activity is most closely aligned, from the perspective of the student in the activity. | Internship ProgramsdefinitionInternship Programs - The primary mission of Internship Programs is to engage students in planned, educationally-related work and learning experiences that integrate knowledge and theory with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. |
Campus LabelCampus Label - Type of purposeful activity, as defined across units | Cooperative Education |
DivisionDivision - University organization | Student Affairs & Academic Support |
DepartmentDepartment - University organization | Student Success |
UnitUnit - University organization | Career Center |
Special DesignationSpecial Designation - Engagement has a special designation based on review of educational purpose and intentional design. | GLD-Professional & Civic Engagement
Experiential Learning Opportunity
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Time on TaskTime on Task - Amount of time that a student engages in this activity (including orientation/training, supervision/feedback, reflection on learning). | 240 - 299 hours |
Participation EntryParticipation Entry - Extent to which participation is restricted (e.g., minimum GPA, classification) | Any students with required credentials (such as GPA, hours earned) can participate |
Minimum Credit HoursMinimum Credit Hours - Number of credit hours or years in college required to participate in this activity | 15 hours or one semester completed at USC |
Minimum GPAMinimum GPA - Minimum GPA required to participate in this activity | 2.5 |
Other RequirementsOther Requirements - Additional requirements to participate in this activity | - |
ExpectationsExpectations - How expectations are communicated to students about how they will engage in this program | Group orientation / class session(s)
Training manual, syllabus or rubric |
Active LearningActive Learning - What students do; the nature or type of the engagement, that is expected to contribute to their learning | Career developmentdefinitionCareer development - Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to a career field and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth.
Apply specialized knowledgedefinitionApply specialized knowledge - Applying specialized knowledge or skills required to do a task, such as from major coursework, or previous experience |
Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge/Skills - Knowledge applied and/or skills practiced by students as they engage in this activity | Professionalism / career readinessdefinitionProfessionalism / career readiness - Workplace knowledge and skills such as personal accountability, time management, ethical behavior, working effectively with others, critical thinking, problem solving, oral/written communications, collaboration, leadership
Integrative and applied learningdefinitionIntegrative and applied learning - Make connections among ideas and experiences, synthesize and transfer learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus |
Interacts WithInteracts With - With whom students directly interact, as they engage in this activity | External agency (employer, college, school, community agency) |
DiversityDiversity - Extent to which student learning about diversity is included in program structure | - |
FeedbackFeedback - How and from whom students receive feedback on their engagement in this program | Group / class session with professional staff
Group / class session with external supervisor |
ReflectionReflection - How, and with whom, students engage in reflection on their learning while engaged in this activity | With partner or supervisor external to USC
Group / class session(s) with professional staff |
Program WebsiteProgram Website - For additional information, go to the unit website. | https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/career_center/student_services/gain_experience/internships_and_co-ops/carolina_internship_program/index.php |
RubricRubric - Describes specific expectations for student involvement in the activity | View Uploaded Rubric |