Requirements for Credit

Units are awarded by amount of hours worked during the semester. For each 60 hours of unpaid work you complete you will receive 1 unit of credit. For each 75 hours of paid work you will receive 1 unit of credit.  Credit is allowed to a maximum of 4 units of credit per semester.

If you are interested in an internship you will need to do the following:

1. You must have a GPA of 2.5 in order to be eligible for an internship through the COS internship program.
2. Students must complete an Internship application. This application needs to be filled out completely and returned to Internship office at Kern 713 f. Along with the completed application, the student will need to provide a current professional resume.
3. Students must obtain 2 COS instructor recommendations. Once you submit your application you may gather your required instructor recommendations and submit to the internship office.
4. Students will be required to have a signed code of conduct form on file with the internship office.
5. Students need to be familiar with utilizing the COS e-mail account.

During the internship

1. With your site supervisor you will develop measurable learning objectives. These objectives will be approved by the internship coordinator.
2. You will complete the on-site work experience
3. You will maintain a log of hours and submit monthly time card to the internship coordinator that have been signed by your site supervisor.
4. You will need to check for e-mails from the internship office on a regular basis.

Conclude the internship.

1. You will be required to help schedule a meeting between the site supervisor and the internship coordinator to evaluate your performance.
2. You will complete a self evaluation describing:
   1. Specific skills developed
   2. New or expanded knowledge gained
   3. Personal development that took place
   4. How career awareness was expanded
   5. You will need to complete an exit interview at the end of the semester to be included as a complete file.