Internship Roles and Responsibilities
Learn more about the Internship Policies and Procedures
Employer/Site Supervisor Responsibilities
- Provide a 150-hour minimum internship (commuting time not included) work-term in the Winter (Jan to April) or Summer (May to August) semesters. Internships can be longer however students are evaluated on the first 150 hours;
- Provide a paid or unpaid internship. If only the latter can be offered, students will be encouraged to seek out student funding and we encourage employers to explore government subsidies;
- Weekly hours should be negotiated with student, understanding they will have a full-time course schedule in the Winter semester and may have other employment and/or commitments;
- Read and sign the Internship Agreement & Learning Plan within two weeks after the internship start date. Submission of this document is a minimum requirement for the EDGC 398 - Internship course;
- Complete Employer Student Assessment Form by the end of the internship and discuss evaluation with student;
- Complete Internship Program Evaluation at the end of of the internship.
- Provide student with appropriate orientation, training, and on-going support and 'check-ins'.
- Engage student in meaningful work that is beneficial to both the student’s B.A.(Education) learning competencies, competency development, and the partner’s organizational needs and mandate.
- Avoid conflict of interest: Site Supervisor should not be a close family relation (e.g., parent, sibling, aunt/uncle, cousin, etc.) or close friend.
- Address challenges and / or concerns with the internship with the Internships Administrator (internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca).
Student Intern Responsibilities
- Complete the 150 hour internship within the start and end date agreed on with the Site Supervisor.
- Within two weeks after internship start date, work with Site Supervisor to understand the responsibilities, tasks and objectives laid out in the Internship Agreement & Learning Plan and upon agreement, ensure all signatures are collected and submitted to Internships Administrator.
- Submit the Student Reflection and Self-Assessment Form by the last day of the internship.
- Work with the Site Supervisor to complete and submit the Employer Student Evaluation Form by the last day of the internship.
- Comply with internship host regulations and policies surrounding confidential/proprietary information.
- Regularly check your McGill email for communications from the B.A.(Ed) team.
- Focus on applying the B.A.(Ed) learning competencies and objectives set out in your Internship Agreement & Learning Plan.
- Take opportunities to fill out your Reflection Journal on myCourses. Completion is voluntary but this will help you process the experience, and support your work in future EDGC capstone and courses (i.e. EDGC 490 and 495).
Internship and Student Affairs (ISA) Office Responsibilities
- Lead contact: B.A.(Education) Internships Administrator - internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca - 514-398-8991
- Serves as a liaison between the partner organization and student.
- Provide support and guidance for any challenges and / or concerns that may arise for students, site supervisors.
- Provide internship orientation and reflection activities for student.
- Issue official internship evaluation/grade.
- Host of annual B.A.(Education) Internship Expo (early October)
