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Program Description Insight Internship: (.5) Placement is in an office, agency or with an individual in a career position in which the student believes he or she might have a career interest. The purpose of the internship is to acquaint the student with the demands and opportunities of the field and to learn the kinds of skills, reasoning ability and liberal arts preparation necessary to be successful in the field. The program is open to second semester freshmen and selected sophomores. It is expected that an Insight Intern will: Work approximately six-eight hours per week; complete satisfactorily job assignments made by supervisor; keep a record (journal) of work experiences and personal evaluations to discuss with faculty supervisor; earn a favorable written evaluation from the supervisor at the end of the semester; and complete satisfactorily any additional requirements of the department or area through which he or she interns. Major Program Internship: (1 or 2) Placement is in an office, agency or with an individual related to the student's academic major. The purpose of the internship is to allow the student to gain further knowledge of a dimension of his or her major field of study and to provide participating agencies, offices or personnel with student research capabilities. The program is limited to students with a declared major relevant to the field in which they will intern. Priority will be given to students with junior and senior academic standing. It is expected that a major program intern will: Work approximately 10Ð12 hours per week; satisfactorily complete work assignments made by supervisor; earn a favorable written evaluation from the supervisor at the end of the internship; and complete satisfactorily any additional requirements of the department or area through which he or she interns.  Professional Internship: (1 or 2) Placement is in an office, agency or with an individual in a position engaged in a profession of definite career interest to the student. The student is expected to assume staff level responsibilities. The purpose of the internship is to help the student bridge the gap between liberal arts and a possible career. In order to qualify for the program a student must demonstrate that he or she has adequate skills and background to allow the assumption of a position of responsibility and judgment. It is anticipated that only well prepared and highly motivated students will qualify for this program. Senior or graduate standing is required. It is expected that a professional intern will: Work 15-18 hours per week; earn a favorable written evaluation by supervisor; and complete satisfactorily department, major program or professional program requirements for the internship.