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Nov 25, 2024
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LGBT 190 - Internship in LGBT StudiesSemester Hours: 1-6
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The primary goal of this internships is to provide a practicum in which to develop, explore, and experiment with the skills and knowledge that reflect LGBT concerns. A second goal is to help facilitate transition from college to work. Students are encouraged to find internships in not-for-profit social justice groups as well as in for-profit organizations.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
This internship course requires a minimum of 28 hours of on-site work per semester hour accompanied by a minimum of 10 hours of academic work, for example reading, research, and a term paper or final project, to be determined by the faculty adviser in conjunction with the students. In areas where academic research, reading, and writing are not appropriate, students will be asked to document the relevance of their work experience with writing projects like reaction papers or journals, and/or demonstrations or presentations for faculty advisers. A minimum GPA of at least 3.0, or program director’s approval, for student eligibility for participation in internship courses. Students must present an internship possibility to the LGBT director for discussion and approval. A preliminary interview will be held with the student to discuss the nature of the academic work associated with the on-site work of the internship. Grades will be based on both academic and on-site performance. An on-site evaluation of “poor” will result in a final grade no higher than “C.” Only 3 s.h. of LGBT 190 may be applied toward the minor in LGBT Studies.
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