COED 461 - Highlander Internship

Credits: (1-3)

Prerequisites: Approval of department chair.
This class is structured to expose students to a first supervised work experience that will help confirm their choice of major and potential career field. Students will gain an understanding of the relationship between their academic field and work opportunities post graduation, and identify and develop skills/experiences that are necessary to secure employment in the field. Interns will engage with community- based organizations in direct service. Leaders and scholars from non-profit and voluntary organizations, government, and business will introduce concepts, perspectives, and strategies critical to revitalizing and sustaining communities of place. Organizing themes include: environmental sustainability, social justice and diversity, health and wellness, hunger and food security, and community development. The internship may be repeated for up to 6 hours with different objectives during the second semester.