INTERNSHIP LEARNING CONTRACT
FOR CREDIT-BEARING INTERNSHIPS
MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION AND CRITERIA FOR ALL INTERNSHIPS
ARRANGED BY MONMOUTH COLLEGE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
COLLEGES AND EMPLOYERS (NACE):
http://www.naceweb.org/about-us/advocacy/position-statements/position-statement-us-internships/
Definition:
An internship is a form of experiential learning that
integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom
with practical application and skills development in a
professional setting. Internships give students the
opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make
connections in professional fields they are considering for
career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide
and evaluate talent.
Criteria:
(1) The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning
experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the
classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the
employer or be the work that a regular employee would routinely
perform.
(2) The skills or knowledge learned must be transferable to other
employment settings.
(3) The experience has a defined beginning and end, and a job
description with desired qualifications.
(4) There are clearly defined learning objectives/goals related to the
professional goals of the student’s academic coursework.
(5) There is supervision by a professional with expertise and
educational and/or professional background in the field of the
experience.
(6) There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.
(7) There are resources, equipment, and facilities provided by the
employer that support learning objectives/goals.
All of the following are the minimum requirements to be completed unless stated optional. You may add additional requirements.
Course Title (limit of 30 characters/spaces)
Student Address, Cell #, & email
Semester to Receive Credit
Does this internship offer a letter grade or credit/no credit?
Internship Site Name and Address
On-Site Supervisor and Contact
Information
Beginning and Ending Work Dates
Workload Expectations that are
Tied to Monmouth College’s
Course Engagement Policy
Basis for Grading and Evaluation
Methods