INTERNSHIP LEARNING CONTRACT
FOR NONCREDIT-BEARING INTERNSHIPS
BUT REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM
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 host 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.
Student Name, ID, and
Contact Information
Internship Site Name and Address
On-Site Supervisor and Contact
Information
Beginning and Ending Work Dates
