SRM Practicum & Internship Meeting

SRM Practicum
& Internship Meeting
Purpose of Practicum & Internship
The purpose of the practicum is to introduce Sport and
Recreation Management majors to the variety and scope of
employment opportunities within the field.
The purpose of the internship is to provide a full-time
professional experience.
The goals are
simple……
The goals of the practicum are:
 To identify areas of interest/disinterest, ultimately
finding the correct professional fit.
 To develop goals for future career paths.
 To develop awareness of personal strengths, abilities and areas
of interest.
 To identify areas requiring self-improvement and to develop
strategies to eliminate weakness.
 To broaden work-related experience in the area of Sport and
Recreation Management.
Internship Goals
The goals of the internship are:
 To provide the student with work experience that broadens the
understanding of the workplace (human behavior, management styles,
leadership characteristics, work ethics, task prioritizing, etc.).
 To assist students in developing goals and objectives for their future
career path.
 To work with a professional mentor and understand performance
evaluation and accountability.
 To develop human relation skills.
 To provide the student with work experience on which to build and launch
a professional career.
Please Keep In Mind……These are Classes!
SRM 282 and SRM 482
Just like any other JMU course, you will have
assignments and you must meet deadlines in order to
pass.
SRM 282 is Worth 3 Credits and SRM 482 is Worth 6
Credits. You must complete SRM 282 before you are
eligible for SRM 482
Criteria
WHEN ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO COMPLETE A
PRACTICUM OR INTERNSHIP?
AND
WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?
When am I eligible?
SRM 282 Practicum
After you have completed:
• SRM 241
SRM 482 Internship
After you have completed:
• SRM 282, SRM 333, and
have completed 72
credit hours
• Cannot be on academic
probation
What are the requirements?
SRM 282
SRM/KIN 482
90 hours
over the course of
the academic term
enrolled
400 hours
Over a Minimum of 10 Weeks
40 Hours Per Week
You may only carry ONE
additional course while
enrolled for SRM/KIN 482
Find a Practicum/Internship Site
• Start Early. Don’t wait until the last minute to secure your site.
• Don’t settle for convenience. Have a strategy and look for sites that
will help you get to where you want to go in your career.
• Consult with other people, such as:
• SRM Practicum & Internship Coordinator
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SRM Academic Advisor
SRM Faculty
SRM Alumni
Industry professionals working in your area of interest
• Website Resources are listed on the following Website:
http://www.jmu.edu/shsrm/srm/ip/index.shtml
Shenandoah Valley
United Soccer
Association
And…there are hundreds
more locally and in areas
close to your home
It is up to you to create
a meaningful
experience!
Will my practicum or internship
site be approved?
All practicum and internship sites
must be approved by the SRM
Practicum/Internship Coordinator
Most sites will be approved as long as
the organization fits within the
sport and recreation industry.
Complete Paperwork
• You will need to complete an agency agreement form that will be
submitted to the SRM Practicum & Internship Coordinator. Scan and
then email the signed form to [email protected].
• In order to receive your override during open registration, complete
your paperwork by the following dates:
• Fall practicum or internship – April 15
• Spring practicum or internship – November 15
• Summer practicum or internship – April 15
• The agency agreement form can be found at the following Website:
http://www.jmu.edu/shsrm/srm/ip/index.shtml
Agency Acceptance Form
The deadlines are the same for
SRM 282/KIN 472 and SRM/KIN 482
Spring Practicum – November 15
Summer Practicum – April 15
Fall Practicum – April 15
The Form is In,
Now What?
• When your form is processed, you will receive an
email from the SHSRM Administrative Assistant
telling you that you can register for the
practicum or internship class.
• Experiences should begin the first week of
classes.
Enroll
• Once you have received the email from the
Administrative Assistant, you can now enroll for the
course.
•To enroll, go to My Madison.
• Remember, all practicum and internship experiences
are classes and you must be registered for the
course prior to starting your hours with the site
agency.