Internship

The first step in applying for an internship is to submit an online application for placement to the Field Experience and Internship Office during the spring semester prior to the school year in which placement will be completed.
January 1- March 31: Time-frame to submit placement application for Fall semester internship
April 1- July 31: Time-frame to submit placement application for Spring semester internship
Procedures for submitting an online placement application

1. Go to MyAthens Self-Service on the College of Education home page.
2. Enter your Athens State email and password.
3. Go to Student Tab.
4. Select “Request for Internship Application”.
5. Select the current term.
6. Complete form and submit. (A confirmation statement will appear indicating that the application was successfully submitted.)

Students are not allowed to arrange their internship placement with any school or central office. You may request specific school systems during the application process. All placements will then be arranged and approved by the internship and field experience office.

Please NOTE: You may not request a placement at a school where YOU, your family, your relatives attend OR work.

Step 1: Submit an online application requesting an Internship placement.

January 1- March 31: Time-frame to apply for Fall semester internship
April 1- July 31: Time-frame to apply for Spring semester internship

Procedures for submitting an online placement application

• Go to MyAthens Self-Service on College of Education home page.
• Enter your Athens State University ID and PIN.
• Go to Student Tab.
• Select “Request for Internship Application”.
• Select current term.
• Complete form and submit. (A confirmation statement will appear indicating that the application was successfully submitted.)

Step 2: Admission into TEP

• Must have a valid TEP date on file
  • includes fingerprint clearance, up-to-date TB Skin Test, and Basic Skills Tests

Step 3: Final Coursework and GPA

• Must be enrolled in final courses during semester prior to Internship request.  By Advisor approval only, a student may enroll in one course along with Internship – may not be a TEP course; cannot interfere with the daily Internship schedule.
• Must be able to satisfy the ASU policy of minimum of 124 hours required and minimum of 31 hours at Athens State upon enrolling in the Internship course.
• Must meet a 2.75 GPA in three areas – Overall, Professional Studies, and Teaching Field

Step 4: Praxis Content Exam(s)

• Successful completion of all required current Praxis II exams per program
• Scores must be on file by the deadline set by the Teacher Education Services Department

Step 5: Field Experience Days

• Must meet the number of FE days required per program
  • Minimum of 22 Field Experience days; some majors require more
  • Review the current FE Model for specific number of days required

FINAL STEP – Clearance and Registration

• Once you are cleared, you will receive an email from the Teacher Education Services Department stating that you can register for your Internship course(s).

Students are required to complete an intern absence form, located in Canvas, for each absence. Each day of absence must be added to the end of the internship placement in order to meet the 70-day requirement. Refer to the information located in your Internship Canvas course.

A Professional Review Board composed of education faculty members meets as needed to review unsatisfactory performance and progress of students referred by faculty members and intern supervisors. Actions that can cause students to be referred to the PRB may include but are not limited to, the following: an unacceptable score on Professional Dispositions; removal of a student from internship; academic misconduct; or inappropriate conduct. This review board also hears formal complaints from students. Recommendations are determined by consensus.

Removal from a school by the administration of that school or Athens State will result in immediate suspension from the internship. The PRB will meet to decide on a plan of action. Interns are not guaranteed a placement the following semester. Implementation of the corrective plan of action will determine gaining another opportunity to conduct internship.

No, internship placements are made during the fall and spring semesters only.

Field Experience and Internship Office
(256) 216-6620
field.experience@athens.edu

Yes, during internship seminars will be scheduled for which attendance is required.

Visit the Internship News and Announcement  page for details.

Internship starting dates for each semester are located on the Internship News and Announcement page. Students may also refer to the information located in the Internship Canvas course.

Refer to the information located in your Internship Canvas course.

Yes, internship is a course. Registering for internship is exactly like registering for other courses. Below is a list of internship courses. To register, locate the CRN of the internship course on the class schedule for the semester of internship. Follow the normal procedures for registration.

Students that fail to submit the application by the due date must contact the Field Experience and Internship Office by email in order to receive a late placement.

Refer to the information located in your Internship Canvas course.

The Internship Seminar is held on the first day of the fall and spring semesters. Refer to the Internship News and Announcements page for exact dates.

Students may view their internship placement on a designated date each semester. Refer to the Internship News and Announcements page for exact dates.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete all required coursework prior to Internship. Requests to enroll in a course after Internship will not be granted. Requests to enroll in one course during Internship must be requested by the student’s advisor in coordination with the Director of Teacher Education Services and Certification; courses approved during Internship may not be TEP courses and may not interfere with the Internship’s daily schedule.