Political Science Internship Application

Complete this application in order to register for undergraduate or graduate internship credit. Please begin by reading each section below.

Student Name Student Name * First Last
Student EIU Email *
Student E# *
Student Cell Number Student Cell Number * - ### - ### ####
Credit is available for PLS 4275 (undergraduates) and PLS 5980 (graduate students) after this Internship Application is approved.

• Students are billed tuition and fees for each credit hour of internship.
• The internship coordinator or department chairperson will determine the credit hours allowed for each internship, according to university policies. Undergraduates may earn 1-12 credits and graduate students may earn 3-6 credits. Every credit requires 40 hours of work. Pre-legal internships must meet any additional requirements set by Pre-Law Internship Coordinator. Graduate students must consult with the graduate coordinator/internship coordinator.
• You must submit your internship application prior to the start of the term and complete requirements by the end of the term.
Confirm that you (the student) understand the credit related to internships by checking the box below. *

Confirm that you (the student) understand the credit related to internships by checking the box below. I understand.
Evaluation

The internship coordinator determines your grade—either CR (credit) or NC (no credit). The coordinator will evaluate your internship grade based on the following:

1. Weekly Journal: Summarize your internship duties and responsibilities every week and send them to your internship coordinator via email. Pick a day of the week to prepare and submit your summary. Your summary must include the hours and activities complete that week. Late logs are accepted only with prior approval.

2. Analytical paper: By the last day of your internship, email the coordinator a 5-page paper (doubled-spaced, one-inch margins with standard 12-point font), including the following:
• An overview of your major tasks, duties and projects during the internship.
• A discussion of the internship experience reflecting on your knowledge of politics, public policy, public administration, government and/or political science. Make connections to concepts or theories you learned in classes.
• An assessment of the internship experience, including the extent to which it has contributed to your knowledge of politics, government and/or policy, and your professional development.

3. Letter of evaluation: Your internship site supervisor must email an evaluation to the internship coordinator, from their official work email address. The supervisor should confirm that you worked at a satisfactory performance level and completed the required number of work hours for academic credit.
Confirm that you (the student) understand the grading requirements related to internships by checking the box below. *

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Professionalism:

Professional behavior is very important in your internship. Lapses in professionalism damage the opportunity to using internship supervisors as references, and jeopardize the internship for future students. The professionals at the internship site and the internship coordinator expect you to:
1) Be reliable in working the days and times agreed to with your supervisor.
2) Be dependable in performing the work assigned.
3) Display a deferential attitude towards your supervisors and cordial demeanor to all.
4) Keep personal information about clients and office staff confidential.
5) Have a neat, clean, professional attire and appearance.

If you experience problems with your supervisor or your internship site, please contact your internship coordinator as soon as possible.
Confirm that you (the student) understand the professionalism requirements related to internships by checking the box below. *

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Internship Application

Complete all the steps below.
Internship Site *

Enter the name of the organization, agency, firm, or entity for the internship.
Provide a brief description of your internship.
Internship Site Supervisor Internship Site Supervisor * First Last
Internship Supervisor Email *

The internship coordinator must be able to reach the supervisor via email or phone in order to approve the internship.
Internship Supervisor Phone Number Internship Supervisor Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Internship Site Address Internship Site Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Internship Start Date Internship Start Date * / MM / DD YYYY
Internship End Date Internship End Date * / MM / DD YYYY
Internship Course *

Internship Course PLS 4275/Undergraduate Internship PLS 5980/Graduate Internship
Number of Credits

Be sure to check with your coordinator about the number of credits you can take. One credit = 40 hours of internship work.
Internship Coordinator *

Internship Coordinator Mr. John Morris/Undergraduate Dr. Karen Swenson/Pre-Law Dr. Ryan Burge/Graduate
EIU Responsibilities

a. Approve student selection of the Entity and for registration in the internship course.
b. Provide liability coverage for students enrolled in the internship course.
c. Provide an internship coordinator to act as liaison between the academic department and the entity who will:
i. Maintain communication with the Entity and the intern
ii. Assign the appropriate grade/credit for the internship course
iii. Instruct students on the importance of confidentiality with respect to any services the Entity may provide its clientele
Entity/Supervisor Responsibilities

Designate a staff member responsible for coordinating, directing, and supervising the intern’s experience. Such expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Communicate with the internship coordinator as needed
b. Conduct evaluations of the intern in accordance with University expectations
c. Arrange for professional working space and appropriate facilities, as needed
d. Provide sufficient amount of work hours to complete internship expectation
e. Notify the internship coordinator of any situation that may prevent the intern from successfully completing the internship
f. Orient the intern to all applicable policies and regulations of the Entity
Student Responsibilities

a. Comply with all Entity policies and procedures concerning employee behavior and performance
b. Submit all documents as required by both the University and the Entity as they relate to the application for, and completion of, the internship
c. Complete the expected number of clock hours with the Entity as determined by the credits to be earned through the internship
d. Behave in a manner that reflects the highest degree of ethical and professional conduct while performing the internship
e. Report to the internship coordinator any conditions or occurrences that do not meet the professional expectations of the internship
If you agree to this application, including the evaluation guidelines, professionalism expectation, and student responsibilities, please check the box below. *

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Today's date Today's date * / MM / DD YYYY

Political Science Internship Application

Political Science Internship Application

Credit is available for PLS 4275 (undergraduates) and PLS 5980 (graduate students) after this Internship Application is approved.

Evaluation

Professionalism:

Internship Application

EIU Responsibilities

Entity/Supervisor Responsibilities

Student Responsibilities