Practicum Application 1

PRACTICUM FIELD PLACEMENT APPLICATION FOR WSTU 4183/6283

INSTRUCTIONS

This information will better help us to understand your interests and will begin to help you focus your placement search.

Please download this form as a MS Word document and fill it out electronically. After completing this form, attach your resume and submit it by emailing it to .

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on November 1

All applicants should complete at least the Contact Information section of the application.

If you have an approved position that you are 100% sure that you will keep and you will not be pursuing other options, please fill out the “If You Already Have a Placement” section. Otherwise, fill out the “If You Do Not Already Have a Placement” section.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact .

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name:

Academic Status (Program, Year, Major/Concentration):

Email:

Address:

Telephone:

Which best describes your plans? Check one:

 Definitely taking WSTU 4183/6283 in Spring 20__.  Considering it but not yet decided.

How many credits are you planning on taking this course for?Check one:

_____ 3 credits

_____ 6 credits

_____ Unsure

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN APPROVED PLACEMENT

1.ORGANIZATIONAL NAME & BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION. To get your placement approved, download and complete the contract form on the website.

IF YOU DO NOT YET HAVE A PLACEMENT

1.PERTINENT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

List women’s studies, public policy, or other courses most relevant for your internship interests.

2.INTERNSHIP INTEREST AREAS

List at least two policy or issue areas in which you are most interested in working. If applicable, indicate your experience (if any) with each.

3.LEARNING GOALS

What specific skill development or learning experiences are you seeking in your placement?

4.ORGANIZATIONAL PREFERENCES

List any specific organizations or types of organizations that you may have in mind for your placement. We strongly encourage you to begin researching and/or contacting organizations in your area of interest well before the end of the semester.

5.ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANS

How do you think or hope your internship/ field placement experience might contribute to your current program of study and/or future career plans?

6.PRIORITIES

Please rank the following on a 1-4 scale (1=least important, 4=most important) based on your priorities in enrolling in this course.

Working on the specific issues listed above.

Working for the specific organization(s) listed above.

Developing the specific skills listed above.

Developing connections that may lead to a job at the end of the internship.

7.OTHER NEEDS

Are there any scheduling necessities or other requirements that may affect your ability to take a placement?

8. Send you intern requests and job ads sent to WSTU in the past few months? Yes or NO

If you want to be able to use me (Prof. Deitch) as a reference in your internship applications, please remember to attach your resume.

Revised 10/7/13

Thank you for your time and interest in participating in

The George Washington University Women’s Studies Internship Practicum.