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Faculty FAQ's What is the definition of an Internship? An internship is defined as any off-campus program for which college credit is awarded which serves as a vehicle for providing adjunct practical experience related to on-going professional development at Lock Haven University. This excludes established university courses. (from Lock Haven University’s Internship Memorandum of Agreement)   How many credits can students receive for an internship? Students may apply for a total of 15 semester hours credit for internship experience. This credit may be taken in one semester or more than one semester; however, the total amount of internship credit may not exceed 15 semester hours. Nor more than 9 credits of internship can be counted towards the student’s major. Internship credits beyond 9, not to exceed 15 total credits, will be applied to the student’s general education requirements. Departments can decide to allow less than 9 credits of internship to count towards the major, but they cannot decide to allow more than 9.   How are students graded? Only internship credit that will be applied to the general education free elective category can be graded as pass/fail; all others must be graded as a letter grade or credit/nocredit. Internship credits beyond 9 can only be taken on a credit/no credit basis.   When can students do an internship? Students must have 60 semester hours credit before becoming eligible for an internship. Additional credit hour requirement may be imposed by individual departments. Students must have a QPA of 2.5 in their major and must have a minimum of QPA of 2.5 overall.   What is the Internship Memorandum of Agreement? When should it be completed? It is a document that defines the internship program at Lock Haven University. All people listed on the document should sign it before the internship begins and no later than 10 days into the semester.   How often must the supervising faculty member make contact with the internship on-site supervisor? A minimum of two phone calls or one visit to the site is defined as appropriate consultation.   Who develops the intern’s description of responsibilities? The faculty supervisor along with the on-site supervisor must develop and write a detailed pre-internship description of the internship responsibilities before the internship commences.   What is the role of the Internship Coordinator and Career Services? The Internship Coordinator develops internship sites for students and promotes the value of internships. The Coordinator works with faculty to develop and promote internships. Career Services Office acts as a clearinghouse for information on internships for students and faculty. Career Services also is a resource for tools often needed to secure an internship, such as, writing resumes and cover letters, and developing interviewing skills.