Learning Contract

Learning Contracts are available in the Career Development Center (2nd Floor SUB), Student Academic Services (DH 151), and in PDF format.

To register for internship credit, complete both sides of the Learning Contract and have both your Faculty Sponsor and Internship Supervisor sign the document. Once the form is complete, bring the signed document to Student Academic Services (DH 151) to register for internship credit.

Follow the steps below to correctly fill out the Learning Contract:

FRONT:
First Box: Student's contact information

Second Box: Internship site and supervisor contact information. Work hours and compensation amount.

Third Box: Faculty Sponsor contact information. Course reference number (CRN#), the Academic Department with which the credit will be registered under (ex: ENGL), and the course number (4940). Discuss with your faculty sponsor the specifications for the number of credits you wish to take. If you have not yet met with a Career Counselor call the Career Development Center at 206-281-2485 to find out who the counselor is for your major.

Site Information: Describe the employer's nature of work, your position title, and job description.

BACK:
First question: With your Internship Supervisor discuss and establish learning objectives you wish to achieve throughout the internship period. Agree on activities and events you may want to experience, specific skills you want to develop, or knowledge you hope to gain. This is an excellent time to ensure that you and your Internship Supervisor are on the same page and have clear expectations of one another.

Second Question: Discuss with your Internship Supervisor what learning activities will be expected of you during your internship to meet the learning objectives outlined in the first question.

Third Question: Discuss with your Faculty Sponsor what projects, papers, or classes/seminars you will be expected to complete or attend for evaluation of the internship experience.

Signatures: Before you will be allowed to register for Internship credit, three signatures are required: Student, Internship Supervisor, and your Faculty Sponsor.