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San José State University
Department of Health Science and Recreation
RECL 170B Internship in Recreation
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Billie Jo Grosvenor
MacQuarrie Hall 508
408-924-3003
billiejo.grosvenor@sjsu.edu
By apt.
None- student at internship site full-time (40 hours week)
None
Upper Division Standing, RECL 136, RECL160, RECL 170A
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Supervised 40-hour per week internship (minimum of 12 weeks – 480 hours) in one of a variety of approved
agencies (leisure services, park and recreation, or tourism/commercial recreation).
COURSE FOCUS:
This ten (10) unit course is designed complete a 400 hour internship (paid or volunteer) experience and to prepare
recreation majors for their future career. Students are encouraged to critically explore their personal/professional
values and career interests while working full-time at an agency under the guidance of a professional mentor.
Enrollment Requirements:
Pre-requisites with a grade of "C" or higher. Scores below a “C” (70%) do not fulfill course requirement for
graduation and will receive an NC (No Credit).
Course Goals:
Apply classroom knowledge; Test technical skills; Develop professional contacts; Demonstrate understanding of
professional competencies that have been mastered and those that need further development; Demonstrate
motivation, initiation and self-confidence through a series of agency activities, programs and special events.
Student Learning Outcomes:
During the conclusion of the internship, each intern will be responsible for demonstrating how they have met a
minimum of four (4) learning outcomes through the development of a well-written reflective paper. Two (2) of
the learning outcomes will be the same for all interns. The other two (or more) will be created by the intern and
site supervisor and be measurable and specific to the individual intern. To be submitted with learning contract.
All Interns (enrolled students) Learning Outcomes
SLO 1 - Be able to identify and relate how your internship has directly related to the Recreation Student Learning
Outcomes of Creative and Critical Thinking.
SLO 2 - Be able to identify at least two (2) ways your internship experience has increased your career
preparedness in the area of Professional Development.
SLO 3 – (student developed) . . . .
SLO 4 - (student developed) . . . .
Example of Individual Intern Learning Outcomes that could be used for SLO 3 & 4
Individual learning outcomes may be developed in the areas of:
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Communication and/or Collaboration
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Ethics and Social Responsibility
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Diversity, Internationalization and/or Multicultural Competence
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Engagement and/or Citizenship
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Sustainability and/or Healthy Living
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Disciplinary Expertise and/or Professional Development
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Creative and Critical Thinking
Expectations:
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Complete all hours according to schedule arranged with internship supervisor
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Regular meetings and exit interview with internship supervisor
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End of project presentation to agency team
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May involve training or work in addition to main project
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Commitment to SJSU Recreation and Agency values and mission
Internship Process:
Below is the general process for the internship. Specific process and requirements will be determined by your
internship supervisor.
1. View policies and procedures specific to the agency and unit assigned.
Within the first week of internship finalize student’s goals, interests and areas to pursue
- Review department expectations and requirements.
- Discuss next steps (week; month; end of affiliation) with supervisor in order to finalize internship calendar of
activities and experiences.
- Finalize learning contract
- Determine schedule/hours, expectations, goals and assign projects
2. Conduct internship – includes regular meetings with supervisor and projects. Sustain your energy and
enthusiasm through your entire affiliation.
3. Prepare and deliver final presentation to agency team
4. Participate in exit interview – what did you learn; what are your recommendations for future interns.
Learning Contract:
Specific process and requirements will be determined by your university and internship supervisor and may
include creation of a job description.
REQUIRED TEXT:
NONE – Student will be at internship entire term.
CANVAS LEARNING MANAGEMENT TOOL:
This course is supported by a website hosted on the SJSU e-campus CANVAS http://www.sjsu.edu/at/ec/canvas/
Students are responsible for consulting the website prior to each class meeting for course information and
supporting materials. Once there it will direct you to the log-in site page
https://idp01.sjsu.edu/idp/Authn/UserPassword
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
ASSIGNMENT 1 - submit a typed written description of the finalized learning objectives and anticipated learning
activities as listed on page six (6) of this documents (syllabus).
ASSIGNMENT 2 - submit an end of the term typed written report (hard copy or word file; no faxes) of their work
experience to the Internship Coordinator by date listed in CANVAS.
Content to include:
a) Introduction: provide an accurate description of the company/agency where you interned. Also, provide
a summary of the services/programs provided by your company/agency.
b) Organizational structure: include the company’s/agency’s organizational chart and highlight your position
within the organization. Provide a job description of your position and explain the skills you feel you have
mastered during your internship and the areas of improvement needed to become successful.
c) Describe the project(s) you directed and/or work experience in detail and provide examples of the
valuable skills acquired learned during your internship and the connection between theoretical
information and academic coursework to the work experience.
d) For 170B, describe the major project you selected and work experience in detail and provide examples of
the knowledge and skills acquired during your internship.
e) Describe the leadership style of your organization and your direct supervisor.
f) Provide recommendations and/or new ideas that you would implement to improve overall programs,
service, operations, and resources.
g) Based on your internship experience, what are your career goals in one and five years?
h) Develop a plan to achieve your stated career goals.
i) How could the Internship be improved for future students?
Report format: Cover page, headings for each section. (Proof read prior to submission)
ASSIGNMENT 3 - Competition of Student Internship Evaluation – finalized by agency supervisor.
ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION:
• All assignments, instructions and due dates, are posted on the CANVAS course site.
• All assignments must be submitted via the CANVAS course site.
GRADING: Grading will be for credit or no credit based upon total points (180) earned in term.
A = 90% and above
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79 % Scores below a “C” (70%) do not fulfill course requirement for graduation and will receive an
NC (No Credit).
Assignments
ASSIGNMENT 1 – LEARNING PLAN – OUTCOMES
Point Value
40 points
SLO
1-4
ASSIGNMENT 2 – NARRATIVE REPORT – END OF
INTERNSHIP
40 points
1-4
20
1-4
ASSIGNMENT 3 – SUPERVISOR EVALUATION OF
STUDENT
TOTAL
100 points
GRADING POLICY: Credit or No Credit (must achieve 70 percent of points)
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Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drop, grade forgiveness, etc.
Refer to the current semester’s Catalog Policies section at http://info.sjsu.edu/static/catalog/policies.html.
Add/drop deadlines can be found on the current academic calendar web page at
http://www.sjsu.edu/provost/Academic_Calendars/. The Late Drop Policy is available at
http://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies/latedrops/policy/. Students should be aware of the current deadlines and
penalties for dropping classes. Information about the latest changes and news is available at the Advising Hub at
http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/.
Class Policies:
Assignments: Late assignments WILL NOT be accepted; early submission is fine. An assignment is late if it is not
turned in on the due date. All assignments must be submitted electronically in the assignment drop-box.
University Policies
Academic Integrity
Your commitment as a student to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University. The
University’s Academic Integrity policy, located at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/S07-2.htm, requires you to be
honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of
Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical Development website is available at
http://www.sjsu.edu/studentconduct/.
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism (presenting the work of
another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing
grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student
unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include your assignment or any material you have submitted, or
plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Integrity Policy S07-2 requires approval of
instructors.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special
arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible,
or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 at
http://www.sjsu.edu/president/docs/directives/PD_1997-03.pdf requires that students with disabilities
requesting accommodations must register with the Accessible Education Center (AEC) at http://www.sjsu.edu/aec
to establish a record of their disability.
Student Technology Resources
Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center at http://www.at.sjsu.edu/asc/
located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall and in the Associated Students Lab on the 2nd floor of the Student Union.
Additional computer labs may be available in your department/college. Computers are also available in the Martin
Luther King Library.
SJSU Writing Center
The SJSU Writing Center is located in Suite 126 in Clark Hall. It is staffed by professional instructors and upperdivision or graduate-level writing specialists from each of the seven SJSU colleges. Our writing specialists have met
a rigorous GPA requirement, and they are well trained to assist all students at all levels within all disciplines to
become better writers. The Writing Center staff can be found at http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/about/staff/.
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SJSU - RECL 170B: Internship In Recreation, Semester, Term
SAMPLE Course Calendar
USE THIS TOOL TO TRACK ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS.
INFORMATION WILL NEED TO BE RECORDED IN FINAL CULMINATING INTERNSHIP REPORT.
Date
Wed
8-21
Mon
8-26
Mon
9-2
Mon
9-9
Mon
9-16
Mon
9-23
Mon
9-30
Mon
10-7
Mon
10-14
Mon
10-21
Mon
10-28
Mon
11-4
Mon
11-11
Mon
11-18
Mon
11-25
Mon
12-2
Mon
12-9
Wed
12-16
Projects/Tasks
Assignments
Topic
First Day of Internship - Welcome
NONE
Getting familiar with operations and
team members. Orientations
attended
Labor Day Holiday for SJSU – check
with agency supervisor on rules at
your site.
DUE: Assignment 1 – finalized
learning plan
Veterans Day Holiday for SJSU
TO DO: check with agency supervisor
on rules at your site.
Last day of regular classes – what is
the interns ending date?
DUE: Assignment 2 and 3
culminating reflective report
Finals Week – Send evaluation and
report before Grades are posted
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SJSU - STUDENTS: COMPLETE THIS SECTION IN CONSULTATION WITH YOUR SITE SUPERVISOR
Identify four (4) specify student learning outcomes expected:
SLO 1 - Be able to identify and relate how your internship has directly related to the Recreation Student Learning
Outcomes. (Creative and Critical Thinking)
SLO 2 - Be able to identify at least two ways your internship experience has increased your career preparedness.
(Professional Development)
SLO 3 SLO 4 Listing of planned activities: (List up to 10) that will aid in your learning and/or could be a part of assisting in the
successfully completing major project. List should include substantive duties or activities.
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RECL 170B: Major Project: ____________________________________________
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Internship Site Supervisor’s Signature
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Print Name
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Internship Site Supervisor’s Title
__________________
Date
RECL Internship Coordinator Approval: ___________________ Date: ________
Thank you for your interest and participation in our Recreation degree Intern program. Your support and
feedback will complement their academic experiences and help prepare them to transition from school to their
careers. Your time is greatly appreciated by all.