SSET 295 INTERNSHIP REPORT REQUIREMENTS
Submission Information
The report must be mailed to:
AB Shafaye
SSET Internship Program Coordinator
Penn State Harrisburg, Capital College
W-256 Olmsted Building
777 W. Harrisburg Pike
Middletown PA 17057-4898
As an alternative, it can be scanned and emailed to mes121@psu.edu; or, it can be faxed to 717948-6352. Either way, please make sure that it is addressed to AB Shafaye.
Report Format and Length
The report must be of professional quality, concise, and focused on answering the provided
questions. It must be typed in 12-point font and double-spaced. The report must have a cover
page in an identical format to the example provided below, which includes a signature line that
must be signed by the supervisor to signify that the report does not contain company proprietary
information.
Course Grade and Credits
Students will be assigned either an SA (satisfactory) or UN (unsatisfactory) grade based on their
reports and employer evaluations. The SA or UN on the transcript will not affect the GPA.
Cover Page:
The following information must be provided in the top left-hand corner:
Name
Major
SSET 295 and (# of Credits)
Semester on Internship
Employer and Employer Location/Address
“I will be returning to campus:” Semester student will return to campus
“My on-campus address will be:” On-campus address
Centered on the page should be the report title in 14-point bold letters.
Below this title should be the following statement and location for supervisor’s signature:
I have read this internship report and agree that it contains no proprietary information and it
may be submitted to the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Internship Program at
Penn State Harrisburg, Capital College. In addition, I certify that the intern has worked for at
least 90 hours per credit.
Supervisor’s Name: __________________________________
Supervisor’s Email Address and/or Phone Number: __________________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: __________________________________
Supervisor’s Title: ______________________________________
SSET 295 REPORT CONTENT
The majority of the report describes the company, its products, its competition, and the
department at which you worked. This is followed by a description of the kind of work you did,
and an assessment of your internship experience.
The report must be divided into sections with headers introducing each section (e.g.: “My
Internship Company”, “My Work Assignment”, etc.); this will make it easier to read and
grade.
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The company at which you worked:
Provide the company address and contact/supervisor’s name plus address, phone number, and email
address.
Describe the company or corporation at which you worked. (If your division is part of a large parent
corporation, describe the Parent Corporation here.) What are its name and the location of its
headquarters? How many employees does it have (worldwide)? How large are the U.S. and the world
markets (annual sales volume in dollars)?
If your division is part of a large parent corporation, describe the division in which you worked.
Where is it located? How does the division fit into the Parent Corporation, with respect to products
and market? How large is your division compared to the parent corporation (number of employees
and annual budget)?
What is the major product(s) of the division or company in which you worked? What is the intended
use of this product? Who are the major competitors (U.S. and worldwide) for the products made by
your division or company?
In which department or unit did you work? What is the primary responsibility of the department?
How large (number of employees) is your department?
How well did the company assist you in adjusting to your job? Did they help you find housing? Did
they provide an orientation? Were your duties and their expectations clearly explained?
Your internship work assignment:
Describe a typical day at your internship assignment. What kind of work did you do? Describe the
project (or projects) on which you worked. How much supervisory help did you get? Were fellow
workers helpful in answering your questions? To what degree were you expected to answer your
own questions?
Your overall internship experience:
Did this assignment motivate you to take another internship?
Did this experience impact your future course selection or career interests?
What advice would you give to a student who is ready to start his/her first internship assignment?
How could the internship program be improved - both at Penn State Harrisburg, Capital College and
at the company?
Was this a paid position? If yes, what was the hourly or monthly rate (if you wish to share this
information)?
How did you locate and apply for this internship?
If you would be willing to speak about your internship at a future Intern program or write something
about your experience for the Career Services BLOG, please include a relevant comment and we will
contact you if needed.