Johnson College has a well-defined four (4) credit internship course for semester and intersession terms. The internship is a planned learning processes that integrates technical studies with supervised work experiences. Students may be employed by industry, business, or government organizations for a specific period of time in positions related to their technical fields. Work assignments are in an environment that enhances technical studies leading to an associate in science or associate in applied science degree. The internship blends theory and practice in partnership with the employer, the student, and the college. These are educational enrichment experiences.

Johnson College’s internships are designed to provide the student with responsibility on the job, commensurate with increased academic study, technical skills, and experience gained from previous semesters of classroom study and lab/shop work. Internship activity may be compensated at the discretion of the employer.

The Biomedical Equipment Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology & Veterinary Technology programs have separate clinical or internship requirements within their departments. Although they are not hosted directly, the Career Services Department assists with any and all necessary support as with all Johnson College students.

Learning Objectives:

The general objectives for all Internship work experiences are as follows:

• To associate work experience with academic learning
• To develop a solid work ethic, value and positive attitude in field
• To gain on-the-job training
• To explore career options through hands-on work experience

In addition to these general objectives, the company supervisor, the college’s program directors, advisors and the Career Services department all assist the student in developing a well-planned series of work objectives that commensurate with the goals of the student’s educational experience and the needs of the employer. The student should, with the assistance of their program director and company supervisor, carefully review the job description, noting where they can gain new skills, increase knowledge, or improve skills or attitudes.

Student Eligibility:

Each program has their own set of requirements to fulfill their program obligations in a specific timeframe and setting. Each student should discuss their options with their advisor and program director. Students may also refer to the Academic course catalog for further information

The Internship Process:

• 1. Internships opportunities are usually available to eligible and interested students. The student must meet with Career Services before enrolling in the course to review all objectives and requirements for the course.
  2. Students must apply for the position separately with the site, meet all requirements as stated by the employer and be interviewed by the employer and/or program director. Official paperwork is also provided to review with the site supervisor.
  3. The student works according to a schedule and commitment agreed to by the employer and Johnson College to ensure their other coursework can be completed. A minimum of 200 hours and coursework prescribed in D2L (Desire to Learn), the online learning platform for students, is required for internship. The student must document hours worked by completing a time sheet summary with the approval of the employer.
  4. A faculty member should also contact or visit the employment site at least once during the term to discuss the student’s progress.
  5. The employer is asked to complete two written evaluations of the student’s progress, at the middle and the end of their work experience. The evaluations are reviewed by the department(s).

If you have further questions about internships, please visit the Career Services department on campus, email careerservices@johnson.edu, or call 570-702-8919.

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