Computer Science Internships @ TCNJ

OutlineBackground

Finding an internship

Requirements for Credit

The Process

Final Thoughts

BackgroundExperience

For credit: INTERNSHIP

Without credit: SUMMER JOB

Pay in either case is optional

Finding an InternshipSummary - You do the leg work, I help when I can

Use the many sources:

Monster.com

Dice.com

Craigslist.com

Internmatch.com

Indeed.com

LionsPro

Department emails

Finding an InternshipApproach companies

big: Human Resources

little: CEO, CIO, ... CS department posts announcements via email

Career Center

Talk to other students, view posters at end of semester

Hack-a-thons

Finding an Internship

Internship Policy(see policy document on CS website)

#1: Attend this talk

#2: You must have successfully completed CSC 325, 335, 345, and 415 at the time of the internship

#3: 200 hours on-site (remote work not accepted as sole option)

#4: Work extends classroom experience, delves into new technology area, synergistic effort (no IT, no help desk)

Internship Policy#5: On-site visit with internship coordinator, you, & manager; (video-based if outside travel area)

#6: At the completion

Comprehensive end-of-experience report (20 pgs, double spaced)

Poster presentation (see hallways)

Reflective 2 page essay on professional development / life-long learning

Internship Policy#7: Appropriate, professional oversight/management provided. (May limit you at start ups or small companies.)

#8: Limited to 2 internship experiences for completion of major. The first fulfills the capstone requirement, the second can be used as a CS Option course.

The Process1.Find internship

2.Complete proposal form + one page statement of work (possible sign off by manager of paper/presentation)

3.Submit to internship coordinator (IC) for approval

4.Once approved (IC, chair, dean’s office), it goes to R&R

The Process5.Site visit

a.You coordinate site visit

• parking, access, schedule, directions

b.Approx. 1 week prior: one page update / summary

c.Usually takes place at mid-point of internship

d.Usually lasts 60-90 minutes

The Process6.Evaluation

a.Quality of work

• Extend your knowledge? Push your limits?

b.Quality of essay and paper

c.Quality of poster presentation

d.Fulfillment of on-site visit

Final Thoughts Available fall, spring, summer

In summer,

proposal looks like a fall course (save you $)

on-site in June/July

paper and essay due at end of summer

poster due at end of semester internship occurs, fall for summer internships

Final Thoughts Take advantage of opportunity

Start your career!

Aim high!

Think about logistics (summer vs. regular semester)

Remember

Professional behavior

You represent TCNJ and our program