Program of Studies 2020-2021

3920 Senior Professional Internship (12) 2.5 Credits 1 Semester 5.0 Credits 2 Semesters The Senior Professional Internship offers a unique opportunity for motivated students with defined interest to experience a real-world work environment and learn about the key components of a career in a specific field. Students will finish an internship with stronger professional skills and a clearer idea of whether a certain career is a good fit for them. Internships that are available in Notre Dame offices must be scheduled during the school day. Internships that are scheduled off of the Notre Dame campus must take place outside of school hours. (Some exceptions are made for internships in an elementary school setting.) Senior Professional Internships are graded as pass/fail.

To pass the internship the following requirements must be met: minimum of 60 on-site hours completed, completed task log, clear communication with intern mentors, respectful and professional behavior onsite at all times, and receiving a passing grade from onsite evaluators on internship rubrics.

To apply for an internship, schedule an appointment with the Experior Program Coordinator and complete the program application. Internships require participating in an interview process as there are often more candidates than internship opportunities. Placement in a desired setting cannot be guaranteed. Some onsite settings include: Communications Office, Service Learning Office, Enrollment Management and Marketing Office, Athletic Office. Some offsite settings include: law firms, physical therapist offices, elementary schools and architecture firms. This course will receive a Pass/Fail grade.

Prerequisite: GPA average of 85, a School Counselor signature, no significant history of discipline or attendance issues, completed application, and interview. GPA requirement can be waived with a School Counselor recommendation. (Communications Concentration, Applied Science Concentration) Practicum Experiences 3900 Experiencing Education (12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester Experiencing Education is designed to introduce students to the field of education. As we prepare future educators in the 21st century and beyond for the rewards and challenges of educating society, it is important for us to remember that learners are not buckets to be filled. We are charged with providing the impetus for inspiration. The goal for the course is for students to truly “experience” education and that it either leads to the development of highly effective, accomplished teachers for our nation’s classrooms or lifelong advocates for the education of all children. Experiencing Education is designed in three units of study and includes a field experience. Prerequisite: Students must complete an application. Placement will be determined by Department Chairperson.

6450 Honors Service Practicum (12) 2.5 Credits Period 9, Spring Semester This practicum is for Senior students who have taken the Honors Service course in the Fall and have exhibited exceptional leadership abilities. Students will serve as mentors to Junior Honors service students in the Spring semester and assist with the planning and execution of ICAN days and other service projects. Additionally, students will be required to continue Fall projects to their completion or possibly pass the project to a Junior student for the following academic year. Students may also choose to plan and execute new, original projects of their own, which will involve the larger school 6