Course Number and Title:
ITN 291 IT Internship
Campus Location
- Dover
- Georgetown
- Wilmington
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ITN 101 and ITN 103 and ITN 110 and ITN 120 and ITN 150 and ITN 160 and ITN 170 and ITN 180 and ITN 200
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
1 lecture hours/week
8 lab hours/week
Course Description
This is an internship course where students integrate practical work experience with the cumulative knowledge and skills obtained throughout the Information Technology & Networking Program. Students develop personal, professional and additional academic competencies during the internship.
Additional Materials
None
Disclaimer
This course requires a minimum of 150 hours of work-based learning experience in an IT-related setting approved by the ITN department. Many workplace experiences require that a student must pass a criminal background check and for some positions a health screening (this cost is to be paid by the student). Students must provide their own transportation to and from the work-based learning experience site and seminar.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Create professional goals, evaluate their impact on career development, and formulate a lifelong learning plan that empowers personal and professional growth. (CCC 1,2,3,4,5; PGC 2,4,5)
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected in the IT industry. (CCC1,2,3,4; PGC 1,2,3,4)
- Apply content knowledge and skills from the Information Technology & Networking Program in a professional IT work setting. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 1,2,3,4)
- Evaluate the internship experience in terms of personal, educational, and career goals. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 2,5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Create professional goals, evaluate their impact on career development, and formulate a lifelong learning plan that empowers personal and professional growth.
- Reflect on learning experiences throughout the ITN program and the integration of knowledge, skills, and aptitudes across disciplines.
- Develop professional and personal lifelong learning goals.
- Create a plan to achieve lifelong learning goals.
- Create a professional portfolio.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected in the IT industry.
- Display appropriate workplace dress and behaviors.
- Demonstrate appropriate work habits in the areas of neatness, efficiency, organization, meeting deadlines, and punctuality.
- Demonstrate effective technical skills in the areas of professional standards, technical knowledge, use of equipment, technical language, and quality of work performed.
- Use effective oral and written communication skills throughout the work experience.
- Apply content knowledge and skills from the Information Technology & Networking Program in a professional IT work setting.
- Use critical thinking to troubleshoot and find solutions to IT problems.
- Collaborate with team throughout the internship experience.
- Read and interpret technical information.
- Communicate and collaborate with a wide range of audiences using oral, print, and multimedia strategies.
- Evaluate the internship experience in terms of personal, educational, and career goals.
- Log internship hours.
- Complete an interview for an internship position.
- Write a goal statement that includes at least three specific objectives to be achieved during the internship.
- Develop skills and strategies to prepare for employment in IT.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
|
Evaluation Measure
|
Percentage of final grade
|
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Summative: Final Internship Evaluation
|
30%
|
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Summative: Internship Presentation
|
10%
|
|
Summative: Career Exploration and Reflection
|
20%
|
|
Summative: Portfolio Assignment
|
10%
|
|
Formative: Ethical Writing Assignments (3 equally weighted)
|
10%
|
| Formative: Weekly Journals (equally weighted) |
10% |
| Formative: Mid-term Internship Evaluation |
10% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
| 1 |
Solve technology-related problems using critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. |
| 2 |
Articulate the role of the technology professional in organizations to support the ethical use of information technology. |
| 3 |
Apply fundamental security concepts and strategies for maintaining and securing information technology. |
| 4 |
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical information and effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences using oral, print, and multimedia strategies. |
| 5 |
Demonstrate the importance of lifelong learning that empowers personal and professional growth. |
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.