CCJS Internships

Last Updated: 2012-02-06

• Things to know about an internship
• How to find a placement
• Internship (CCJS 499) course requirements
• Writing in your internship journal

Things to know about an internship

There are various important things to know about an internship:

1. Students can not add CCJS 499 to their own schedule. Students must fill out the Internship Agreement form to have CCJS 499 added to their schedule. Spring 2012 semester it should be aqdded by Feb. 10th.
2. Internship Registration. The deadline to sign up for an internship for the Spring 2012 semester is the end of the add/drop period. However, don't wait until then to begin your search. See Professor Jackson about interning in Spring 2012 now. Complete this form to let us know of your internship interests.
3. Students with TBAs (seeking CCJS internships) should be working with Professor Jackson to identify an internship.
4. Under the usual circumstances, you may need to set up an internship well in advance of the semester if you wish to finish it the same semester you enroll for it.
5. You need to have an internship agreement form signed by all parties BEFORE beginning your internship hours (this includes your CCJS faculty supervisor). Note: your internship has to be completed within a year of the time the incomplete is assigned or it turns into the equivalent of a failing grade.
6. You need to familiarize yourself with the CCJS Internship Course Requirements (see below)

How to find a placement

You can find an internship in a variety of places and ways. 

• You may approach an organization that you would like to work with and develop an internship on your own.
• Register with the county internship program. This is the only way you can find out about internships in probation or the coroner's office and perhaps others. You must go to the Human Relations web site in Sonoma County and register as though you were looking for a job. You then look at potential internships that are available at http://www.jobaps.com/sonoma/sup/images/default.asp.You can add yourself to the Internship Bulletin at this link.
  
• Check the CCJS web page list of jobs and internship resources at this link.
  
• You can write to ( ).
  
• You can check out the list of agencies found in the Sonoma County Profile of Criminal and Civil Justice Agencies for other agencies and contact information for them. Here is a link for Sonoma County Agencies in general created by county civil servants and the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.

Here are specific opportunities available for CCJS majors and minors (please let us know of errors, additions or updates); some of these are also described again further below:

• Various internships have been posted on the county web site that exists to advertise jobs and internships. If you have not registered at the Human Relations web site, do so now. On Jan. 14, 2012, for example, there is an advertisement for Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) Case Management Research Assistant Intern (click to download).
• Rohnert Park Public Safety may have intern openings. Contact Professor Jackson about this.
• Sierra School of Sonoma County has an intern opening. Contact Alexis Wolf, phone: 707-591-0716 and email: AWolf@sierra-school.com. Web: www.sierra-school.com.
• Verity, previously known as United Against Sexual Assault (UASA), needs interns. Contact Beatriz Alcazar. You will need to attend a training--if you miss it you're out of luck for the semester. They need men and women. For more information and to sign up email and call Beatriz Alcazar at 707.545.7270 x16. The next training will start in January 21st and is scheduled as follows: Sa 1/21 2-6pm; W 1/25 1-3pm; Th 1/26 6-8pm; Sa 1/28 2-6pm; Th 2/2 6-8pm; F 2/3 1-4pm; Sa 2/4 2-6pm; W 2/8 1-3pm; F 2/10 1-4pm; Sa 2/11 2-6pm; W 2/15 1-3pm; T 2/16 6-8pm; F 2/17 1-4pm; W2/22 1-3pm; T 2/23 6-8pm; Sa 2/25 2-6pm. Interviews for this next opportunity are currently in progress! For more information, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Crisis Intervention Manager at (707) 545-7270 x18 or sschoengarth@ourverity.org
• Attorney General Kamala Harris's San Francisco office is officially recruiting for an intern. This would be an amazing experience for the right person. See opportunities here and download the application at this link.
• YWCA Sonoma County. There are needs in a variety of areas, including Domestic Violence Services Program, at their hotline and confidential women's shelter. They are willing to work closely with interns for specific areas of interest, although many positions require interns to attend their domestic violence training that happens three times a year. Call Donata Bohanec, YWCA Volunteer Coordinator, at her direct line (707 303 8401) or email her. Their latest flyer in PDF may be helpful to you, along with the family advocate job description. Note: CCJS interns have played an important role in developing this internship.
• Kid Street Learning Center Charter School needs CCJS interns during Spring 2012. It is in the Railroad Square area of Santa Rosa. This school serves students who live in homeless shelters, children’s shelters, have parents who are currently in and out of incarceration or currently in rehab and have witnessed or been victim to physical, emotional or sexual abuse. The interns would work with nonviolent kids between the ages of 14 to 18 who are court referred and who are there to do community service. This is an after school program that meets five days a week and hours for interns are flexible. For more information contact someone at 707.525.9223 at the Kid Street Learning Center.
• The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit no longer accepts direct contacts from interns. Instead, they advertise any internships they have available through the Sonoma County personnel web site noted above.
• BI Inc. will be needing interns in either Napa or the greater Bay Area. E-mail your resume to Erika Mendez (Erika.mendez@bi.com). Also, apply online at www.bi.com.
• HS-STEM Internship for Summer 2012. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read this.
• Cotati Police Department needs one or more interns. Contact them at this link.
• Romelli Bail Bonds has an opening. Apply by sending Marie Miller your resume as an attachment at marie@romellibailbonds.com. You must have a valid drivers license and pass a background check.
• San Francisco Adult Probation Department: CCJS students complete both the application and background form.
• Postal Inspector (see below). Here is a flyer to their recruitment fair held on June 4.
• Target has various internships available. Download each of their flyers (one for executives, one for leaders). Email your resume with contact information to gili.ben-shlomo@target.com. Here's a link to Target's web site.
• Undergraduate Emergency Management Intern (City of Los Angeles, paid). Any CSU undergraduate can apply. Read their flyer. Application due Sept. 30.
• The Napa County District Attorney's Office Victim Services Division is currently seeking potential intern/volunteer resumes, accompanied by a letter of interest.
• Federal Probation in Oakland may have a need for interns. Contact Prof. Jackson if you are interested.
• The Forget Me Not Farm Children's Services Program may have openings for mentors. See below.
• Friends Outside is a Drop-In Center at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Center. Download their flyer here in Word or as a pdf document. They may need CCJS majors. Call Kate Jenkins at 707.526.7318. They have flexible days and flexible hours.
• Leaders in Community Alternatives (LCA). Available immediately (as of 6.18.10) in San Francisco, San Jose and Walnut Creek. They describe themselves as a "community-based criminal justice organization that has been providing alternatives to the correctional system for over 20 years, [which] offers a continuum of programs...tailored to the risks and needs of voluntary, pre-trial, and sentenced individuals. [They] are California’s leading provider of electronic monitoring." Students must be enrolled as a second semester junior, senior, or graduate student, have strong written and verbal communication skills, have an interest in working independently in a fast pace environment, and be computer literate. See their flyer here. For more information contact Julio Cazares in their San Francisco Office at 415.546.0603.

• Sonoma County Probation Department: At this moment they are not interviewing interns. However, for information you must register with the Human Relations web site (see above) and then go to http://www.jobaps.com/sonoma/sup/images/default.asp. When internships become available they will email you.
  
  
• Sonoma County Sheriff's Department. These positions are now filled for Spring 2012. At other times, fill out the application located here and email it to Cammie Noah. We have previously
  Brief description
  To assist program deputies, educators and library staff at both detention facilities. Volunteering in Inmate Programs and Services is an opportunity to have a positive impact on our incarcerated population by assisting in providing over 120 classes weekly to inmates in both the Main Adult Detention Facility and the North County Detention Facility. The management of such a large program requires a great volume of detailed paper work. Interns will have little direct contact with inmates, but may work inside Jail's secure perimeter.
  JOB DESCRIPTION
  Specific tasks and responsibilities of the intern:
  
  • --Database Management; -Filing;
  • --Researching school credits earned by Inmates that may be applied to reduced sentences;
  • --Assisting general education teacher/art teacher preparing course materials, may assist in providing instruction to inmate;
  • --Copying course materials;
  • --Preparing/correcting correspondence class packets;
  • --Creating forms, flyers promoting classes;
  • --Fulfilling Inmate Request forms;
  • --Write articles for "On the Inside," a newsletter developed by Programs staff for the 250 plus volunteers who work in our facilities providing programs for the inmates;
  • --Checking library books for inmate messages and repairing damaged books.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  Required skills, abilities, education levels, or other qualifications necessary for the job: Over the age of 18. No history of drug or alcohol charges. Willingness to commit to a weekly schedule. Download the application here
  At the North County Detention Facility, a student with an interest in agriculture would be helpful. Duties may include:
  
  • Assist designing plant display areas
  • Assist with planning the production/marketing of food production
  • Assist coordintion with school gardens
  • Assist designing plant sign and plant brochure
  • Assist customers with plant selections
  • Assist planning and intalling Demonstration Garden
  • Assist scheduling guest speakers
  • Develop curriculum and lesson plans.
    
    
  • The Forget Me Not Farm Children's Services Program needs mentors. Forget Me Not Farm is the recipient of a federal grant award and making great progress with a current enrollment of nine teen foster children mentees matched with wonderful volunteer mentors. The Press Democrat highlighted the program in an article published January 12, 2010 and accompanying video that showcased our teens and mentors at work. Click here to view the video.
    
    "Weekly I have the privilege of supporting the mentors and mentees as they work together sharing experiences and caring for the rescued animals at the Sonoma Humane Society. I witness our mentor/mentee matches growing and maturing into supportive relationships which provide the teens with confidence and increased self esteem. Through this Program, our mentees learn and grow each week gaining invaluable vocational training and life skills. These skills help prepare them for future employment and life challenges they will need as they become adults. Recently one of our mentees shared that her time spent with her mentor assisting the veterinary staff in the animal hospital was what she looked forward to the most each week."
    
    If you have the interest and time to commit to being a mentor of at-risk kids please contact Beth Karzes, Humane Education/Volunteer Coordinator at 707.577.1902 or email Beth Karzas.
    
    
  • Circle of Sisters. See their flyer and contact Jen Hyman at SRM-MB-CircleofSisters@stjoe.org (707.525.5300, x 3221). Further information:
    Address: 1450 Medical Center Dr., Ste. 3
    Rohnert Park, CA 94928
    Phone: 707.525.5300x3221
    Description: Site volunteers/interns are responsible for assisting program facilitators in preparation(s) for group. Circle of Sisters offers 9-12 school site placements; we also offer one administrative assistant position in our Santa Rosa office. Program sites run between the hours of 3-6 p.m. Time of program operation is site dependent. Groups are 2.5 hours long. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive at their assigned sites one half-hour early. Site openings are available in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Guerneville, Petaluma, and Windsor.
    Intern duties: Volunteers/interns will mentor to adolescent girls, assist in curriculum implementation, and be available as chaperon support for field trips. Office volunteers/interns are responsible for assisting with program evaluations, working closely with community members to elicit support/create awareness about the program, and will assist in event coordination.
    Desired qualities: We are looking for volunteers who are culturally sensitive and who are willing to fully participate in-group activities/interact with the girls. We are seeking active listeners, willing to mentor to adolescent girls. Volunteers must be positive role models for the participants in our program.
    Length: semester
    Hours week: 3-6
    Circle of Sisters is a non-profit, violence-prevention agency that provides free after school programs for girls aged 10 to 14 in Sonoma County.
    
    
  • BI Inc. in Napa County (noted above) has two job opportunities for students who are looking to start work in the criminal justice field. They are looking for seniors who have or will be graduating soon who would be interested in applying. See this email dated May 25, 2011.
    
  • Sonoma County Sheriff-Coroner advertises internships. Register online at the Sonoma County human resources web site.
  • The Solano County District Attorney's Office Bureau of Investigation has previously had an opening for a Solano County resident student intern in various assignments including their Bad Check Program, Crime Victims Assistance Unit, the Subpoena Service Unit, the Discovery Unit or others. See their flyer and contact
  • Fairfield Police Departtment, Solano County. Find further information via this link: Fairfield Police Student Internship Program.
    
    
  • Join Us Making Progress (JUMP). From Jenna Durney: "JUMP is the hub for volunteerism on campus and we have an amazing assortment of programs your students can get involved. Among some of our programs are Eco-Projects, Serving Dinner, Advocacy events, andTutoring and Mentoring Programs. In fact our Tutoring and Mentoring programs are in desperate need of volunteers. These programs have various levels of commitment. Students can volunteer for an hour and a half a week to 10 hours a week depending on the program.
    
    "Our mentoring programs target at risk you and children who are falling between the cracks of the education system. If any of your students are thinking of counseling, teaching, social work, oor anything that has to do with youth these programs are a great way to get experience and change a life. And for those students who aren't planning on working with children but love kids JUMP's Tutoring and Mentoring programs are an amazing way to connect with a child and with the community.
    
    "On a final note, JUMP is offering positions for Federal Work Study Students. If you know any students with Federal Work Study please let them know of this opportunity."
    
    If you are interested or have any questions contact Jenna Durney, the Director of SSU's Tutoring and Mentoring Programs, at 707.664.4277or email her at ssu.kidschoice@gmail.com, phone: 707.664.4277.
  • Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety currently undergoing transition. Contact about possibilities there.
    
    
  • SSU's University Police Department. SSU Police Services may need Fall 2011 interns. Please direct all questions to Intern coordinator Karl Mortenson, Police Officer, Police Services, at:
    or
    phone: 707.664.4444
    
    Intern Duties: patrol the University Campus on foot and perform a variety of general duties.
    Hours are flexible; interns are needed both for day and nighttime assignments.
    Interns are immediately supervised by the shift sergeant or senior corporal/officer.
    The overall intern program supervision is provided by the internship coordinator.
    Desired qualities: Ability to read and write as a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
    Ability to observe potentially hazardous conditions or activities.
    Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
    Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
    Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • U.S. Postal Inspector. (Noted above.) These positions will provide students with "exposure to experience in a federal criminal justice agency. It is expected that through observing and participating in the operation of the Agency, the student will acquire insights into the relationship between criminal justice theory as evolved in the academic setting and the applications of those theories in the community served by the Agency. " Take this link for further information. New contact person: Jason Chung: phone: (510) 558-4263 ; e-mail:
  • Santa Rosa Parks and Recreation program. There are no opportunities available at this time.
  • Santa Rosa Police Department: In the past this department had internships available in three different areas. Their new intern coordinators indicates they will take on internships sometime this (Fall 2011) semester. Past placements have included:
    
    • Community Outreach, which will include answering phones, data entry (Neighborhood Watch), event planning, CPA participation and planning, public presentations, crime prevention activities, and school development activities.
    • Graffiti Abatement Program (click link to read description)
    • Property Crimes (click link to read).
      
      
  • Healdsburg Police Department, as of 1-9.12, does not have any internship availability in Spring 2012. They may near the end of the Spring 2012 semester. This department has a page that provides an intern contact. As they note: "College Intern: The Healdsburg Police Department offers two College Intern positions each year. The participating colleges are Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University. Each year we assist two students with their college credits by allowing them to work at the Police Department in a variety of assignments. This allows the student an opportunity to see what it is like to work in law enforcement. Students who are interested in applying for an intern position should contact Sgt. Jenkins at (707) 431-3163."
  • The Mendocino County Probation Department has a need for interns. Interns experience different aspects of probation, get a chance to experience juvenile hall as well as juvenile and adult probation. They will observe and learn about the court process, report writing, field supervision, drug court, placement and our probation school collaborative. Internship work involves everything from filing and paperwork to observing and assisting probation officers with interviews, supervision and court work. Mendocino likes to give interns a chance to experience all aspects of probation to see if it is the type of work they would like to chose for a career. When they have finished their internship they should understand the role of probation within the court, the responsibilities to monitor behavior and compliance with court orders, protect the community and encourage and direct probationers to make positive change. We have a flexible schedule but ask to know in advance to prepare training. Residence near Ukiah would be helpful although it is not required. Contact Jean Glentzer at 707.463.5750.
  • The Girl Scouts of Northern California might have intern positions. See their flyer and position description. Contact Sandy Miles at 524.9214 for further information.
  • Sonoma County Legal Aid, Sorry but SCLA is maxed out for Spring 2012. SCLA is located in downtown Santa Rosa. Hit the ground running. They have numerous needs for law related matters. Minimum commitment is 8 hours per week for 4 months. An advanced commitment is 16 hours a week for 4 months.See their flyer. Call Ronit Rubinoff at 707.668.4034 or
  • The Public Defender's Office is not accepting interns at this time.
  • A couple of internship positions advertised on the Sonoma County personnel web site at http://www.jobaps.com/sonoma/sup/images/default.asp were available for CCJS interns. Sign up and keep and eye on openings.
    
  • The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California has Policy Department Internship positions relating to death penalty, police practices and racial justice. See the above flyer to learn how to apply. If you have questions contact Romy Ganschow, ACLU of Northern California, 39 Drumm Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 or via e-mail, rganschow@aclunc.org. His phone information is also available on the flyer.

  • The Family Connection, a Program of COTS, offers internships working with families that are transitioning out of homelessness. An intern serves as a member of a mentor team for a full year, providing practical, social and emotional support to a family that is trying to put their life back together. Many of the parents of these families have legal issues they need to address and could benefit from your knowledge and your willingness to accompany them as they deal with the Criminal Justice System. A supervision seminar is provided after 9 hours of training to allow students to explore many issues related to homelessness and to provide peer support. (There are 8 weekly seminars the first semester, 5 seminars in subsequent semesters that are held approximately every three weeks and a couple of seminars during the summer.) The training and first semester Supervision seminars are on Wednesday nights.  Subsequent seminars are determined each semester.  One benefit of this Internship to CCJS majors is the exposure to the lives of people living in poverty.  This may lead to a more compassionate understanding of the bigger issues that have contributed to their entry into the Criminal Justice System. See COTS' web site at www.cots-homeless.org.  Contact Sara Jones, Internship Coordinator, for more information at 707.585.6500, Ext 2 or sara@cots-homeless.org.

    COTS offers internships working with people that are transitioning out of homelessness and working hard to improve their lives.  There are several placements for interns.  Most Internship positions involve interacting with children.  You might tutor, assist in groups designed to build self awareness and self esteem or act as a friend, similar to a Big Brother or Big Sister, for an at-risk Teen.  The placements working with adults include tutoring, assisting in a class called Rent Right, helping in the Kitchen or having a shift at the shelter’s front desk.  A supervision seminar is provided after 9 hours of training to allow students to explore many issues related to homelessness and to provide peer support.  (There are 8 weekly seminars the first semester, 5 seminars in subsequent semesters that are held approximately every three weeks and a couple of seminars during the summer.) The training and first semester Supervision seminars are on Wednesday nights.  Subsequent seminars are determined each semester.  One benefit of this Internship to CCJS majors is the exposure to the lives of people living in poverty.  This may lead to a more compassionate understanding of the bigger issues that have contributed to their entry into the Criminal Justice System.  See COTS' web site at www.cots-homeless.org.  Contact Sara Jones, Internship Coordinator, for more information at 707.585.6500, Ext 2 or sara@cots-homeless.org.

  • Rohnert Park Youth & Family Services
    Phone Kathy Vander Vennet at 584-2672 or email her at kvandervennct@rpcity.org. This mostly involves supervising juveniles who have been diverted.
  • The Marin County Sheriff's Office needs interns for a variety of intern positions, including jail operations, evidence processing and technical positions. Contact Barbie Sorensen, Internship Coordinator.
  • Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is currently looking to fill an Investigations Intern (as noted above). Fill out the application. The DVSA unit is located at an off-site (and confidential) facility in the South West area of Santa Rosa. Successful applicants will need to pass a Sheriff's Office background check prior to working. This is an unpaid, two semester internship for 6-20 hours per week. Intern duties: Assist Detectives with the investigation of felony domestic violence and sexual assault cases. Assist with the sex offender registration program and tracking. Assist with the preparation and execution of sex offender compliance checks, search warrant service and court order service. Desired Qualities: Possess computer and communications skills to enable the intern to create documents, research data, make/receive phone calls and conduct basic interviews. Possess the ability to work quickly, under little supervision with sensitive/confidential information. For further information contact Detective D. Berges at dberges@sonoma-county.org , phone: 707.565.7600. Be persistent.
    
  • A course in research methods is suggested for this research internship at ICPSR, in Ann Arbor, MI (Summer 2011). ICPSR is a wonderful program for those who enjoy and want to learn more about doing research in the social sciences.
    
    
  • Death Penalty Focus is a nonprofit advocacy group that seeks to abolish the death penalty. The volunteer and internship application form is available, but they are now filled through the summer of 2009.
  • Willow Creek Treatment Center. Non-profit organization with seven residential homes in the Santa Rosa area. Has paid full-time, part-time and internship positions working with SED children and adolescents with a history of abuse, neglect, and multiple placement failures. Excellent training and experience. Go to www.victor.org. Send resume and cover letter to: Gwen Piscenti , HR Mgr. (SSU alum) at gpiscenti@victor.org.
  • Americorps at www.americorps.org.
  • Law firms sometimes provide internships, e.g., Brayton & Purcell, at 1.800.765.7778.
    
    
  • SSU Police Services is no longer accepting applications for interns. Please direct all questions to Intern coordinator Karl Mortenson at: mortenso@sonoma.edu, phone: 707.664.4444.
  • The CCJS Department is a supporter of the Boys and Girls Club Valley of the Moon, which needs interns. Rohnert Park's Club may also need an intern.
  On campus you can also go to the
  
  • SSU Career Center web site, including their page on internship and volunteer opportunities.
    
  • use a search engine with Sonoma County Job Connection or Jobsearch to find internship opportunities. There is a link there for adding your personal information so that agencies needing interns can contact you.
    

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  Internship (CCJS 499) Course Requirements

  1. The hours of service required to receive credit (CR/NC grading only): 4 units (x 45 hrs. per unit) = 180 hours.
  2. If you have previously registered for an internship and took an incomplete, you do not need to register again. However, you must submit a signed Internship Agreement Form before you begin your internship hours
  3. All students must provide their CCJS Internship Supervisor with the standard Internship Agreement Form, which must be signed by the student and their on-site supervisor near the bottom of the form.
  4. The Internship Agreement Form must be submitted to the CCJS Department Chair for signatures. This signed form will then be used to add CCJS 499 to your class schedule. NOTE: Unless you have been notified otherwise (check your SSU email addresss), the CCJS Department will add the internship to your class schedule. It is your responsibility to see that the units have been added to your courseload.
  5. You may not take more than 20 units, including the internship, unless you petition to take more than 20 units using the appropriate form. These requirements can change so go to the SSU Admissions and Records website to make sure.
  6. Students must maintain an internship journal. Begin writing in it before you start your hours. See the discussion below on "Writing in Your Internship Journal."
  7. You must also maintain anInternship Time Log (in pdf), also available in Word, which should be provided to your CCJS faculty supervisor along with the summary paper discussed below (see #6).
  8. Fill out an Internship Evaluation Form (in pdf) or in Word format. It is also online--see your syllabus. A copy of this form is placed in a binder so other students can read about your experiences.
  9. In addition, you must complete a 3-4 page typed and double spaced summary paper about the internship. The paper should summarily describe the experiences you have gained through the internship and your evaluation of it. The following information should be included in your summary paper:
  • what you did (briefly)
  • the goal(s) of the agency or sub unit within the agency where you worked
  • your assessment of how well the agency met or meets its goal(s)
  • your assessment of how the internship helped you with your career goals
  • your assessment of how your "real world" experiences compared to what you have learned at the University. To what extent do the two worlds "match"?
  • your assessment of the on-site supervision of your internship--that is, how well did the supervision provided fit with your ideas of what makes for good supervision?
  • Talk to the instructor if it is not feasible or appropriate for you to complete these.
  • DUE DATE: Turn in your journal, time log, and summary paper by the last day of finals; you may also take an Incomplete if you can't complete the hours. If you wish to take an incomplete please let the instructor know. If you do take an incomplete you do not need to register for the internship in a later semester; you merely make up the incomplete. Incompletes should be made up within a year.

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  Writing in Your Internship Journal

  These are topics, issues and questions that may help you to think and write about your your internship experience. Don't feel limited to these. Think and write about your internship experience every day you work. Write about them after you are done for the day or early in the next day. Once you've established an internship journal, writing your summary paper will be much easier.

  • What are the goals of your internship? Writing these down will help you evaluate whether you are successful later. Take note of any changes over time.
  • What is, or what do you believe is, the formal purpose or role of the agency in which you are doing your internship? How does your role relate to that overall purpose? Again, note changes over time.
  • Did you have any new experiences today or this week? What did you learn about yourself and your ability to do this internship?
  • Write about whether and/or how your internship experience is related to ideas that you have learned in your major coursework. If you can't think of any, where do you think your experiences would fit into a course?
  • Identify what ideas you have about your work that may differ from others in your workplace. How do you explain or understand these differences?
  • What kind of communication skills does your internship require? How are these similar to and/or different from what is required in school or from other jobs that you have had?
  • Write about your satisfaction with your supervisor(s). What, if anything, would you change about your relationship with him/her? Have you learned what type of supervision that you best learn from?
  • How do you respond to feedback on the job, both positive and negative?
  • In your experiences with your supervisor(s) or peers, have you ever felt that you were put in a position that compromised your values? How did you resolve it?
  • Have your experiences helped you to think about possible careers in this field or other fields? What are the pluses and minuses of this job? How have your experiences helped you to decide on what career you will pursue?
  • How do you feel about your contribution to your job? Have you done a lot or a little? Do you feel your work has been appreciated or not?
  • Are your actual experiences consistent with the goals of your internship?

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