IDS400

This course provides the student with professional experience through an individually arranged participation of 12-15 hours per week in a work setting (for a total of 150 hours minimum). Primary area of responsibility rests with the student in identifying and pursuing his/her areas of interests, in consultation with his/her team of faculty advisors and the Director of Internship Programs. Each student is monitored during the field experience and must complete a related written project assigned by his/her team of faculty advisors. Evaluation of the field experience is based on student performance as reviewed with the employer, faculty members, and student at the completion of the experience. Junior or Senior standing. Prerequisite: IDS399, COM 399, HUM 399. In addition, IDS398X may be a substitution for these.