Frequently Asked Questions
什么是实习??
实习是一种体验式学习的形式,将课堂上所学的知识和理论与专业工作场所的实际应用和技能发展相结合, 远程, 或者混合模式). 实习为学生提供了获得宝贵应用经验的机会, develop social capital, 探索职业领域, make connections in professional fields. 除了, internships serve as a significant recruiting mechanism for employers,为他们提供指导和评估潜在候选人的机会.What is the deadline to register your internship for credit?
- 桑玛:4月中旬
- 秋季:8月初
- Spring: Early December
See specific deadlines 在这里.
如果你不能满足所列的最后期限,请联系 (电子邮件保护) as soon as possible to discuss your situation.
What is the procedure to register my internship for credit?
看到 internship application process 的步骤.
What 阿宾顿 majors require an internship?
- 业务
- Corporate Communication
- 刑事司法
- Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
- Information Technology
- 工程
- Psychological and Social Sciences (PSS)
- Elementary and Early Childhood Education
- Rehabilitation and Human Services
- Recreation, Park, Tourism Management
看到 planning guide for each major 在这里.
My major does not require an internship. Can I still complete an internship and get credit for it?
是的! You can complete an Exploratory Internship. 任何专业的学生都可以完成实习并获得3个学分. Your internship must be 200 hours to receive credit. 你应该提前和你的指导老师计划好实习学分将应用在哪里. Most students use the credits to satisfy an elective, 但是你应该根据你的具体情况和你的导师提前计划.
看到 Planning Guide for Exploratory Internships.
我想完成实习,但我不需要它的学分. Do I still need to register it and get it approved?
不,我们欢迎你去完成实习以获得丰富的经验. You do not need to receive approval. 然而, meet with your Career Counselor to discuss your career goals, 制定一个搜索策略,了解如何在简历中加入实习经历.
How do I find an internship?
CPD has several tools and resources to help with your search. 但是要记住,找实习是你的责任. 寻找过程的一部分是学习如何找到并获得实习机会. Our office is 在这里 to help you with your journey.
学生们通过我们每学期举办的招聘会找到了实习机会, 宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 Job Box, Nittany Lion 职业生涯, LinkedIn and by networking (faculty, family, friends and 狮子通校友, PSU Alumni on LinkedIn.
利用 24/7职业工具.
需要帮助? Schedule an appointment 与职业顾问一起制定求职策略,并制作一份精美的简历和求职信.
Can my parents be my supervisor for my credited internship?
No, your supervisor cannot be a parent or guardian.Can my internship be unpaid?
An internship can be paid or unpaid. While a paid internship is not required, 我们鼓励学生寻找机会,在那里他们的时间和贡献将得到公平的补偿. 通过提前计划,你会增加找到一个符合你需求的机会的机会. (注:非牟利机构及政府机关未必有能力支付, but can sometimes offer stipends in place of hourly pay)
When should I be looking for an internship?
你应该在你计划实习的学期前至少4-6个月开始找工作.If you are in a major that requires an internship, please be aware of pre-requisites that may apply to you. 和你的导师谈谈,参考你专业的实习计划指南 在这里.
你应该提前做好计划,选择实习的目标学期, keeping in mind factors such as pre-requisites, course load (will you be taking other classes while interning?) and your intended graduation date.
*我们鼓励学生不要等到大四才计划实习. Internships are a requirement to graduate for some majors, 该信用证不能被放弃或用另一信用证代替. 尽早开始实习过程可以减少毕业前的压力.
如果我是为了学分而实习,我是否也必须上实习课程?
是的. 获得批准实习的学生将参加相应的学分实习课程(通常为495分),并在实习期间完成作业. 在完成课程作业和要求的实习时间后,将分配一个字母等级. 除了, 作为课程要求的一部分,你的实习导师将需要完成一份实习中期评估和最后的实习评估.
我已经尝试在LionPATH上注册我所需的495实习课程,但无法注册. 为什么?
学生不能自行注册实习班. Internships must be approved by CPD and your Program Chair. 一旦获得批准,注册办公室将把你加入实习班. The complete registration and approval process is found 在这里.
Can I use my current job as my internship?
No, 你的实习对你来说必须是一次新的学习经历,满足你的专业学习目标. An internship is different than a job.
An internship should have:
- 一个学习的组成部分,有一个实际的机会,应用在课堂上获得的知识. 它绝不能简单地促进雇主的运作或取代正式雇员的日常工作.
- 学习到的技能和知识可转移到其他就业环境.
- A defined beginning and end that is mutually agreed upon, typically within one semester, 虽然你可以在满足专业要求后继续在雇主那里实习.
- 由专业人员直接监督,提供反馈、指导和指导.
有时, 学生们已经能够利用他们现在的雇主创造一个机会,使他们能够过渡到他们目前所在的相关部门(你现在的雇主可能能够容纳你进入不同部门的实习职位).例如:, 你目前的工作是客户服务,但你的雇主与你合作,为你提供了在市场部实习的机会, 哪一份工作与你目前的职位不同,并且符合上面列出的实习定义. Please reach out to a Career Counselor or email (电子邮件保护) to discuss if this option is feasible for your situation.
I already completed an internship last year. Can I use that for my required internship?
No, retroactive credit cannot be awarded. 495实习课程必须与你的实习经历同时进行. 要注册这门课,你的实习必须得到CPD和你的项目主席的批准.I am an international student. What do I need to consider as I plan my internship experience?
请与国际学生顾问Dagmara Karnowski联系 (电子邮件保护) to ensure you are meeting all requirements and procedures.
Do I have to pay for the credits for my internship?
在学年期间,如果学生注册12-18个学分,则不会有任何费用差异.During the summer term, students pay for the credits, but t在这里 are many scholarship opportunities available.
The per-credit rate for summer can be found at Penn State 学费 Rates Summer.
Information on scholarships can be found on the Scholarships For Continuing 学生.
学费附加费 如果你在秋季或春季学期修满18个学分可以申请吗.