LASS 4890 - Internship
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40140,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kyle Starkey
Email: ktstarkey@ysu.edu
Course Description
4890. Internship. Integrate theory and practice through supervised learning experiences provided by an appropriate working professional and an Arts and Sciences faculty member. Students will submit a proposal for the internship, maintain a journal of experiences, and submit a final project paper. Students should expect to spend at least 4 hours/week per credit. Prereq.: Junior standing with at least 6 s.h. of coursework in the discipline of the internship, and consent of the appropriate chairperson. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. 2-3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Making the Most of an Internship: An Empirical Study of Internship Satisfaction | Caroline P. D'Abate, Mark A. Youndt, Kathryn E. Wenzel | |
| Required | The Internship Experience | Educators Rising | |
| Required | The Practice of Networking: An Ethical Approach | Domènec Melé |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7 | Making the Most of an Internship: An Empirical Study of Internship Satisfaction | Understanding Internships | Discussion #1 (Due: 09/13) Internship Application Form (Due: 09/13) Internship Journal Entry #1 (Due: 09/13) |
| 9/28 | The Internship Experience - Educators Rising | The Internship Experience(s) | Discussion #2 (Due: 10/04) Internship Journal Entry #2 (Due: 10/04) |
| 10/26 | The Practice of Networking: An Ethical Approach | Networking in an Internship | Discussion #3 (Due: 11/01) Internship Journal Entry #3 (Due: 11/01) |
| 11/16 | No Readings this Week | Reflecting on Internship Experiences | Discussion #4 (Due: 11/22) Internship Journal Entry #4 (Due: 11/22) |
| 12/7 | No Readings this week | Finals Week | Final Internship Report (Due: 12/10) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.