INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Course Numbers
• SIS-091: Non-credit internship
• SIS-691: For-credit internship taking place entirely within the United States
• SIS-692: For-credit internship with any international travel component
Non-credit internships are used to fulfill the Professional Experience requirement only. Internships for academic credit
can fulfill the Professional Experience requirement and may be counted towards academic program requirements, e.g.
Elective. Consult your advisor for more information.
Requirements
Students are responsible for finding their own internships. For internship resources, visit the Career Center at:
http://www.american.edu/careercenter/. All registered internships must:
• Take place between the first and last day of the semester in which the internship is registered. A 3 credit
internship for academic credit and all non-credit internships require at least 210 hours of service. Students seeking
to register an internship for academic credit for fewer than 3 credits should consult their academic advisor.
• Be at least 85% substantive in nature (e.g., research, report writing, etc.)
• Be relevant to a student’s program of study.
• For-credit internships: Students choosing to register an internship for academic credit are required to register for
an SIS internship course, which is registered for a letter grade (see Schedule of Classes for course information).
• Non-credit internships: Internships registered for non-credit to fulfill the professional experience requirement do
not require a faculty advisor or an academic component, and are registered pass/fail.
• Students completing an internship involving any international travel are required to complete the Graduate
Global Program (GGP) application, available at: http://www.american.edu/sis/sisabroad/Graduate-GlobalProgram.cfm.
o Students completing an international internship are recommended to meet with an SIS Career Advisor
prior to departure to discuss how to best leverage their international internship towards their career goals.
To make an appointment with an SIS Career Advisor: http://www.american.edu/careercenter/.
Registration
• Complete ALL REQUIRED SPACES on the Internship Registration forms (and GGP forms as necessary).
•
For-credit internships: 1) Have your internship site supervisor confirm your duties on the SIS Internship Info
Form; 2) Indicate for which internship course section/instructor you wish to register and the number of credits;
3) Sign the forms; 4) Submit the forms (including the GGP forms if applicable) to the Graduate Advising office.
Your academic advisor will obtain the faculty supervisor and Department Chair/Dean signatures and submit the
forms to the Registrar’s office for processing on your behalf.
•
Non-credit internships: 1) Have your internship site supervisor confirm your duties on the SIS Internship Info
Form; 2) Sign the forms; 3) Submit the forms (including the GGP forms if applicable) to the Graduate Advising
office. Your academic advisor will obtain the Department Chair/Dean signature and submit the forms to the
Registrar’s office for processing on your behalf.
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Deadlines: Registration deadlines are listed on the University Academic Calendar:
http://www.american.edu/provost/registrar/schedule/academic-calendar.cfm. If the internship is the only academic
credits for which you plan to register in a given semester, the deadline to initially register without a late fee is the
Friday before the first day of classes. Tuition charged for for-credit internships is the same as the regular tuition
rate. There is no cost for non-credit internships.
International Students (F-1 or J-1 Visas)
• An International Student and Scholar Services staff member must sign your Internship Consent and Release
Form.
• F-1 Visa students are required to complete Curricular Practical Training paperwork for any non-credit internships.
Discuss with your ISSS advisor or visit http://www.american.edu/ocl/isss/ and click on the Employment link for
more information.
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION FORM
IF YOU ARE DROPPING A COURSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION (FORCREDIT INTERNSHIPS ONLY), please check this box, attach a completed Request for Registration Action form (available
at: http://www.american.edu/provost/registrar/pdf/upload/Request-for-Registration-Action_Nov2013-3.pdf) and enter the
course number, section number and title of the course from which you would like to be dropped below. Please note this
action cannot be taken after the last day of the Add/Drop registration period.
______-______-______
(course number and section)
_________________________________________________________
(course title)
IF YOUR INTERNSHIP INVOLVES ANY INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, please check this box confirming that you
have completed the Graduate Global Program application (available at http://www.american.edu/sis/sisabroad/GraduateGlobal-Program.cfm).
GGP Trip Information Form Approved: _______________________________________ Date: _____________
(Academic Advisor signature)
DESCRIPTION/PERCENTAGE OF DUTIES: Internships must be at least 85% substantive to be registered for
academic credit or no credit in SIS. Describe your duties in the space provided below and indicate the percentage of time
you expect to devote to each activity (e.g., “80% conducting research for human rights campaign). Descriptions without
percentages will not be accepted. Alternatively, you may attach a letter or e-mail from your internship site supervisor
outlining your duties and the percentage breakdown. For students undertaking internships in conjunction with current
employment, the internship duties must be both beyond the normal scope and standard duties of your job and relevant to
your academic program.
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To the Internship Site Supervisor: Your signature certifies that you have reviewed the job description above and that you
agree to provide a written evaluation of the student’s performance upon request.
Signature:
Name:
Date:
RELEVANCE TO PROGRAM: In the space provided below, outline the relevance of your duties to your academic
program. How does this internship relate to your academic concentration? What professional skills will you be using and/or
developing during this internship? What do you expect to gain from this internship?
Last updated: 17 February 2016
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INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION FORM
(Submit along with the Internship Consent and Release Form)
Student Last Name_______________________ First Name______________________ AU ID# ____________________
Phone _____________________________ E-mail____________________________@___________________________
Term: Fall
Spring
Summer
20_____
International Student: F-1 or J-1 visa Yes
No
International students only: The following information must be completed by your ISSS advisor.
This student is eligible
not eligible
for internship authorization in ____________________ semester.
International Student & Scholar Services (Sign) ________________________Print_____________________ Date________
Registration Information
Course Information
SIS
Course#_______-________-_______
Credits_______
A-F
Pass/Fail
Faculty Supervisor Last Name__________________________________ First Name_______________________________
Learning Outcomes (developed in consultation with faculty supervisor):
SIS-691/SIS-692 Academic Credit Internship
Reflect on the internship experience and apply lessons learned to future internships and career opportunities
Articulate some of the specific challenges related to a career in international affairs
Design clear career goals and strategies
Write the needed components of a job application
Improve networking and job interviewing skills
Write a briefing memo/research paper on an important topic of relevance to the internship
SIS-091 Non-credit Internship
Fulfill SIS MA Professional Experience requirement
Internship Site Information
Internship Organization Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Organization is classified as a: For-profit
Nonprofit/NGO
Government
International Org./Multilateral
Internship Site Address: _________________________________________________ City: _______________________
State: ____________ Postal Code: ___________________ Country: _________________________________________
Organization website: ___________________________________ Internship Position Title: ________________________
Internship Position Description (obtained from internship site supervisor):
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Internship site supervisor name: Mr.
Ms.
Dr.
___________________________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
E-mail:___________________________________
Is participation in this internship contingent upon American University granting academic credit? Yes
No
Percentage of clerical or administrative work (e.g. making copies, errands, reception desk coverage): ______%
Is this a home-based business?
Wage/Salary:
Unpaid
Yes
Paid
No
Number of employees at organization ___________
Hourly $______/hour
Stipend Total $_______
Other Compensation (e.g. meals, metro fare) _____________________________________________________
Hours per week:
_______________ Internship start date: _____________
Internship end date: _____________
Work Schedule (hours per day): Mon. ____ Tues. ____ Wed. ____ Thurs. _____ Fri. ____ Sat. ____ Sun. ____
Will any part of this internship occur outside the US? Yes
No
City/Country ____________________________
Required Signatures
Student (sign)
_______________________________________ (print) ________________________Date________
Academic Advisor (sign) _________________________________ (print) ________________________Date________
Faculty Supervisor (sign)__________________________________ (print) _______________________ Date________
Site Supervisor (sign) ____________________________________ (print) _______________________ Date________
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INTERNSHIP CONSENT AND RELEASE FORM
(Submit with the completed Internship Registration Form)
Student Name __________________________________ (PLEASE PRINT)
SIS -_____ -______ Term: Fall
Course # ____
Spring
Summer
AU ID# _________________________
20_________
Organization ___________________________________________ International student F-1 or J-1 visa Yes*
No
The following Agreement is designed to protect all participants in American University’s internship programs, including
students, faculty members, American University and the agencies and individuals cooperating with the University. You, as the
student, must sign this form, with parental or guardian approval if you are under the age of eighteen (18), to indicate
agreement and permission to participate.
I understand that participation in this internship is entirely voluntary and that any such internship program involves some
element of risk. I agree that in consideration of American University sponsoring this activity and permitting me to participate,
I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless American University, its officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns from
liability for any and all claims, demands, rights or causes of action, present or future, resulting from or arising out of any travel
or activity conducted by or under the auspices of this internship program.
I understand that the University requires that all students be covered by appropriate accident and medical insurance and
that the student be financially responsible for such expenses. My signature below verifies that I am covered by the required
insurance.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE PROVISIONS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM
AS INDICATED BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW.
Required Signatures:
Student _________________________________________________________________Date _____________
If under age of 18
Parent or Guardian_________________________________________________________Date ______________
Name of Parent or Guardian _________________________________________________ (PLEASE PRINT)
* Note: International students in F-1 or J-1 visa status must obtain authorization from International Student & Scholar
Services (ISSS) before registration for this internship will be accepted.
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Graduate/Undergraduate Earned Credits/Minimum Hours Interned (based on a 14 week internship)
Earned credits
1
2
3
4
5
6
Minimum total
hours interned
required by end
of term
70
140
210
280
350
420
Average number
of hours interned
weekly over 14
weeks
5
10
15
20
25
30
*Please note. The above listed hours are minimum requirements. SIS
graduate students are limited to registering any individual internship for a
maximum of 3 credit hours, regardless of whether they are working more
than the minimum number of hours required. SIS graduate students
seeking to register more than one internship for academic credit must
receive approval from their Program Director.
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