RPTA Internship Resources

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Undergraduate Internship selection and related paperwork must be submitted to Currens 400 by the following deadlines to guarantee registration:

Spring - November 1

Summer - April 1

Fall - August 1

Internship Manual - The complete manual for internships, also the required text for RPTA 398.
Internship File Checklist - A complete list of all the paperwork required for your internship approval.
Internship Overview of Assignments
Internship Scholarship - $500 Award given every Spring and every Summer/Fall session.
Interview Form - This form is used for the two agency interviews you will complete before choosing an internship site.
Site Information Sheet - This form should be completed about the organization you will be interning with.
Mid-term self-evaluation form - This form is completed when you are halfway through on your internship.
Sample Syllabus
Agreement Form
FLSA Fact Sheet
Job Task Samples

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