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Program Structure The Willamette University Intern Program offers three types of intern opportunities. Only two internship credits may count within the 31 credits required for graduation. (Note: One Willamette credit is equal to four semester hours or six quarter/term hours.) The associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts, who serves as the intern program coordinator, administers the Intern Program. Application forms and information are available in the associate dean's office (Smullin 108). Completed applications should be returned to that office for final approval. Other offices on campus can also be of assistance in finding internship sites or arranging the details of an internship experience. The Career Services Office and the Community Outreach Program offer information and support which are useful in planning an internship. In addition, several offices on campus, including the Office of Communications and the Admission Office, provide opportunities for on-campus internship experience. A number of Willamette's academic departments offer structured internships as part of their departmental curriculum or as part of the Senior Experience for their majors. EDUC 390 Pre-Practicum Internship (.25-.5) Open to sophomores and above. This internship is utilized to provide in-the-classroom experiences for students who desire additional practicum time beyond what is experienced in EDUC 305. SixÐeight hours per week. Prerequisite: EDUC 305. Every semester. Staff ENGL 394 Major Internship I (1) See Program Description. Every semester. Staff ENVR 494 Environmental Science Internship (1) Student participation off-campus with an agency, group or individual working on some aspect of the environment. The purpose is for the student to gain practical knowledge through involvement and to provide research and other work capabilities. 10-12 hours per week. Fall. Staff EXSCI 394 Junior Internship (.5) See Program Description. Spring. Staff EXSCI 494 Professional Internship (1) See Program Description. Every semester. Staff POLI 396 Internship in Government and Politics (1-2) Supervised internships in state and local government. Interns are placed in positions, which provide academic learning opportunities. Availability of these positions may be limited. A student is accepted for internship at the discretion of the instructor on the basis of demonstrated capabilities including research and writing skills. Minimum preparation for an internship is POLI 210 and sophomore status. Only one credit may be counted towards the politics major. Spring of even-numbered years. Staff POLI 398 Legislative Internship (2) Supervised internships in the Oregon State Legislature. Interns are placed in positions which provide academic learning opportunities. Availability of these positions may be limited. Students are admitted to the course by consent of the instructor and are selected on the basis of their demonstrated capabilities, including research and writing skills. Interns are expected to work at least 20 hours a week and meet periodically with the instructor. Minimum preparation for a legislative internship is POLI 210 and sophomore status. Only one credit may be counted towards the politics major. Spring of odd-numbered years. Staff PSYC 394 (395) Major Program Internship (1) A field experience (minimum of 12 hours per week) supervised by professional research and/or clinical staff in liaison with a faculty member. Two papers and an oral presentation are required. Satisfactory completion of this course fulfills the Senior Year Experience requirement for psychology majors. Prerequisites: PSYC 253 and 300. Fall. (Students wishing to complete a full-year internship may enroll for PSYC 395 in the Spring.) Edelson, Friedrich, Youngren Internships in Rhetoric and Media Studies During their junior and senior years, rhetoric and media studies majors have the opportunity to participate in internships in political communication, radio and television stations, newspapers, hospitals, public relations and corporate communication departments. Students interested in internships should contact their advisor or the chair of the department. SOC 495 Internship in Sociology (1) This course provides an opportunity to work in selected social service and other organizations supervised by on-site professionals. Students observe the operation of agencies and develop skills in working with people. Students spend 12 to 15 hours a week interning and attending periodic seminars. Prerequisite: Senior majors or consent of instructor. Spring. Staff Please contact the department chair of the appropriate department if you are pursuing one of these internship experiences.