Students in the Nonprofit Leadership Studies minor must complete 300 hours of internship taken as NPLS 4301 and 4302 (for a total of 6 credit hours). This may be completed with one organization or split between two organizations. Internship hours are open to students in senior standing with a 2.0 grade point average. You must have instructor permission to enroll.
The internship experience is designed to:
- Provide an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to the world of work
- Identify certification competencies that need further development
- Develop valuable contacts in the field
- Enable participants to assume professional responsibilities and substantive tasks
- Develop motivation and self-confidence
- Increase communication and understanding between the academic institutions and community organizations
The student intern will:
- Apply formally for placement with an organization
- In conjunction with the faculty internship supervisor, contact an approved agency to secure placement
- Be on the job for the agreed-upon number of hours
- Complete all duties and responsibilities, as required in a professional manner
- Become knowledgeable of pertinent aspects of the host organization’s operations, facilities, functions, and regulations
- Support the host organization and its staff in any contacts with the public
- Honor dates and terms as stated in the contract
- Prepare and submit weekly reports, planning schedules, and activity planning schedules as required by the faculty internship supervisor
- Arrive on time, make it a point not to leave early, and clear with the field supervisor any necessary deviation from the specified schedule
- Dress appropriately as expected by the host organization
Nonprofit Leadership Studies Certificate students may also want to take advantage of nonprofit internship opportunities, although this is not required.
