BA 404 - Internship Program

      1. Cognitive Development Goals:

a. Apply knowledge and skills related to the concepts, principles, and methodologies of one’s major or discipline and liberal arts education thereby connecting theory to practice;

b. Acquire new knowledge in a new setting to enhance classroom education;

c. Integrate or synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines, courses and areas of experience;

d. Apply higher order thinking skills, such as critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and complex problem solving, to “real world” situations.

      2. Communication Skills:

a. Oral Communication:

i. Verbally express ideas clearly and persuasively with clients, supervisors and colleagues and to participate effectively in discussion.

b. Written Communication:

i. Express ideas clearly and persuasively in writing as evidenced by acceptable student accomplishment in at least three (3) of the following:

1. Student daily logs;

2. Student/faculty or Student/supervisor email communication;

3. Student description/rating of internship duties and internship supervisor;

4. Student reports and papers;

5. Student final report.

      3. General Skill Development Goals:

a. Develop skill competencies specific to an occupation or profession;

b. Increase skills for understanding and working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures and to work effectively within diverse environments;

c. Acquire additional interpersonal communication and interaction skills;

d. Develop skills to work effectively within formal and informal networks and work cultures;

e. Further develop observation, recording and interpretation skills;

f. Develop skills needed for effective citizenship;

g. Acquire skills in leadership.

      4. Personal Development Goals:

a. Develop self-awareness;

b. Clarify one’s own values;

c. Develop self-reliance and self-confidence;

d. Develop and use an ethical perspective;

e. Develop career awareness, direction and exploration of vocation.

 Notes
Such responsibilities are carefully supervised by the faculty advisor.