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INTERNSHIP HANDBOOK
University of Johannesburg
Department of Sociology
BA Honours Programme
2017
Department of Sociology Internship Coordinator
Dr Pragna Rugunanan
prugunanan@uj.ac.za
C Ring 634;
0115594020
An application to participate in an internship is the equivalent of a job application and should be taken seriously. Similarly,
an internship should be considered the equivalent of a job. The responsibility of applying for an internship, complying with
the deadlines and other requirements explained herein, lie with the student.
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Updated 08/03/2017
Table of Contents
I. All about Internships 3
II. Ethics – The Ethics Code of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology 6
III. Forms
Student Internship Acceptance Form 12-13
Student – Work Site Agreement Form 14-15
Internship Indemnity Form 16
Internship Weekly Log 17
Work Site Progress Report 18
Student’s Final Report 19
Work Site Supervisor’s Final Evaluation 20
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ALL ABOUT INTERNSHIPS
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?
An internship is an opportunity for a student to learn more about sociological practice and work with
professionals in a variety of fields. It gives the student a chance to obtain practical, on-the-job
experience; network, making contacts that may prove valuable later in the student’s career; learn about
the challenges facing sectors in South Africa and discover innovative approaches to improve the lives
of South Africans. The Department of Sociology requires that each honours student successfully
complete a 120-hour internship during the duration of the Honours programme.
INFORMATION THAT MUST BE SHARED WITH WORK SITE SUPERVISORS
The Honours Programme in the University of Johannesburg’s Department of Sociology is
following international standards for practice program accreditation. The following
standards, therefore, have to be followed regarding internships:
1. The internship must have a focus that is a growth experience for the student. The student
needs to have, at some point, involvement in activities such as board meetings, meetings
with other agencies, and/or team building participation. The intern must learn about the
context of the organisation and familiarise him/herself with challenges the organisation
faces and decision-making.
2. The internship must be at least 120 hours which includes the growth experience in point
1 above.
3. The Work Site Supervisor must have at least a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent
qualification) and a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. The Work
Site Supervisor must send his/her CV to the internship coordinator, Dr Pragna Rugunanan
at prugunanan@uj.ac.za.
4. The Work Site Supervisor is expected to meet periodically with the student.
5. The internship should contain training, similar to that which would be given in an
educational environment.
6. The intern does not displace regular staff but rather works under supervision of regular
staff members.
HOW DOES A STUDENT APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
Follow these steps to apply for an internship:
1. Think about what kind of internship you would like to have. Internships can have many aims. For
instance, an internship can increase your applied or clinical skills, fit with your career interests,
increase your knowledge about a topic connected to your research project, meet a community need,
allow you to try your skills in a new area and/or help you to understand an area about which you
had little knowledge. Some internships, of course, will not work well for you for a variety of
reasons (e.g., does not fit your interests, does not offer enough growth potential, there is no or little
fit with your school and/or work schedule).
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2. Locate a potential internship. Some possible sources of information are:
The Department of Sociology list of possible internships.
Previous or potential employers you may know.
Department faculty members who may have ideas about jobs in your area of interest.
The University’s Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD)
provides career information.
If you know the area you wish to work, review the web, newspapers, information about
relevant professional associations, and/or a phone book for possible contacts.
Family members, friends and/or acquaintances can be helpful.
3. Call a potential internship organization and ask for an appointment to talk about the organization
and a possible internship position.
4. During the first part of the term, do the following:
Look at the Department of Sociology’s homepage, under Courses and Programmes, click
on the link to Postgraduate Programmes, then BA Honours and click on the link
“Internship document”, and download a copy of the Internship Handbook.
https://www.uj.ac.za/sociology/BA-Honours/. Complete the Internship Organizations
Contacted Form and the Internship Acceptance Form. The forms require the signature of
the Internship Coordinator. Forms without the internship coordinator’s signature will
not be accepted. Also complete and submit the Internship Indemnity Form.
In consultation with your work site, complete the Student-Work Site Agreement Form
with signatures and agree on the internship period as well as the responsibilities.
Submit all completed forms to the Department of Sociology (DoS) Internship
Coordinator, Dr Pragna Rugunanan, by email attachment.
You will be notified by email of approval or non-approval. In addition, the due dates for the various
submissions will be specified in the email.
NOTE: You are responsible for obtaining an internship position and for
completing and submitting all forms.
MUST A STUDENT CONSIDER ONLY THOSE INTERNSHIPS LISTED BY THE
DEPARTMENT?
No. Students may arrange their own internships and may find these in any number of ways (e.g.,
internet, networking, career fairs).
HOW MUCH ACADEMIC CREDIT CAN STUDENTS EARN THROUGH INTERNSHIPS?
The Honours internship falls under the Honours Research module of the Sociology Postgraduate
Programme. The internship is compulsory in order to graduate from the Sociology Honours
Programme. The Work Site Supervisor rates the student’s performance and the DoS Internship
Coordinator decides if the internship requirements (e.g., rating by field supervisor, completion of 120
hours, on-time completion of all forms and assignments, and rating by internship coordinator) have
been satisfactorily completed.
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WHEN MUST A STUDENT COMPLETE THE INTERNSHIP?
The 120-hour internship must be completed during the Honours Programme. Students may do this by
working part-time during the whole year or a segment of the year or they may work full-time for a
period (e.g., winter break). A work site representative and a student may agree that training must be
completed before the start of the 120-hour service period. For 2017 we would like all students to have
completed their internship by the start of the semester 2 that is 24 July.
MAY AN INTERNSHIP WORK SITE REQUIRE A STUDENT TO WORK FOR MORE
HOURS THAN THE REQUIRED 120 HOURS?
A student and a work site representative generally reach an agreement on the number of hours the
student will work before the student begins an internship. Training that may be required of an intern
does not count toward the 120 hours of service. A student may work more than the minimum number
of hours – 120 - specified by the Department and can count that extra time as valuable on-the-job
experience.
ARE STUDENTS REQUIRED TO PAY TUITION FOR INTERNSHIPS?
Students do not pay tuition or fees to have internships.
MAY A STUDENT TAKE AN INTERNSHIP AND OTHER CLASSES AS WELL?
An internship is much like a part-time job. Students can often work at local internships and
simultaneously take classes. However, students are encouraged to plan their activities carefully during
an internship period. An internship often requires a time investment (travel time, for instance) greater
than the number of hours actually on the job.
ARE INTERNS PAID FOR THEIR WORK?
There is no expectation that an intern is paid for her/his work. However, an organization may pay an
intern or provide money to pay some expenses (e.g., transportation expenses). Any payment
arrangement should be specified in writing as part of the internship agreement.
MAY AN INTERN’S SITE SUPERVISOR BE A RELATIVE, COLLEAGUE, NEIGHBOUR
OR FRIEND?
No. Be aware that a certain internship placement may present a conflict of interest or the appearance of
a conflict of interest. If you or your Work Site Supervisor are at all unsure about the appropriateness of
a placement, you are required to discuss the situation with the DoS Internship Coordinator as soon as
you become aware of a potential problem.
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HOW ARE INTERNS EVALUATED?
The DoS Internship Coordinator will evaluate the student's work based on the following:
all forms/reports from the student are received by stated deadlines
a written, professional, and well-done report from the student that evaluates the
internship is submitted to the internship coordinator no later than two weeks after the
completion of the internship. The final report from the student will be 4-5 pages and
will be typed, double-spaced, and includes a title page, sub-headings, references. It
must be free of all errors.
written evaluations from the student’s Work Site Supervisor during and at the
completion of the internship. The student is responsible for ensuring that the Work Site
Supervisor submits these papers to the internship coordinator by the stated deadlines.
highly critical or negative comments by a Work Site Supervisor can result in the DoS
Internship Coordinator deciding that the student has not successfully completed the
internship.
All internship materials become part of the student’s academic file in the Department.
Important Internship Dates
Internship Coordinator
Submission of Form 1
13 March to final date of submission
18 April 2017
Dr P Rugunanan
Submission of Form 2
15 March to final date of submission
18 April 2017
Dr P Rugunanan
Submission of Form 3
15 March to final date of submission
18 April 2017
Dr P Rugunanan
Submission of Form 4
31 May 2017 Dr P Rugunanan
Submission of Form 5
31 May 2017 Dr P Rugunanan
Final Internship Document
24 July 2017 Dr P Rugunanan
Supervisor final report
28 July 2017 Dr P Rugunanan
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WAIVER OR PARTIAL WAIVER OF INTERNSHIP
There may be a case where a student has extensive experience and already has met most of the
internship requirements. If that is the case, the student should submit a waiver request to the DoS
Internship Coordinator. The waiver request form is available from the DoS Internship Coordinator and
must be submitted during the first five weeks of the student’s first term in the program. If the waiver or
a partial waiver is granted, the student will still submit a final essay to meet the internship requirement.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
If a student wishes to grieve a matter connected with an internship, she/he must first talk with the
internship coordinator. If the student feels the matter is still not resolved and wishes to discuss the
matter further, she/he should meet with the line manager of the honours program. If the matter is still
not resolved and the student wishes to continue to discuss the matter, she/he should meet with the head
of the department. If the matter is not resolved at that point, the student should follow standard
university grievance procedures.
II. Ethics
Academic, professional and scholar-practitioner organizations can have codes of ethics that cover
teaching, research and practice areas such as clinical and applied sociology. One such code is the ethics
code of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology. Please review this code before beginning
your internship.
PREAMBLE ASSOCIATION FOR APPLIED AND CLINICAL SOCIOLOGY CODE OF ETHICS
We, the members of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, as sociological practitioners,
are committed to increasing the knowledge of social behavior and to using this knowledge to promote
human welfare and to address issues of societal importance. While pursuing these endeavors, we make
every effort to protect the welfare of any individual, group, or organization we study or assist. We use
our skills only for purposes consistent with these values and do not knowingly permit their misuse by
others. While demanding the freedom of inquiry and communication, sociological practitioners accept
the responsibilities that these freedoms require.
PRINCIPLE 1. Competence
The maintenance of high standards of professional competence is a responsibility shared by all
sociological practitioners. As professionals, we only provide services, use techniques, or offer opinions
that meet recognized standards and fall within the scope of our knowledge. We maintain our knowledge
of current scientific and professional information related to the services we render. Consequently, we
recognize and embrace the need for continuing education, professional development, and creative
problem solving. We endorse the peer review of our work. A). We refrain from undertaking activities in
which our personal circumstances are likely to lead to inadequate professional services or harm to a
client or others. If we become aware of problems while engaged in such activity, we seek competent
professional assistance to determine whether we should suspend, terminate, or limit the scope of
our professional and/or scientific activities. B). As teachers, we perform our duties with careful
preparation. Our instruction is accurate, current, and scholarly, both in content and pedagogical
approach.
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PRINCIPLE 2. Responsibility
In our commitment to the understanding of human behaviour, sociological practitioners value
objectivity and integrity. In providing services, we maintain the highest standards of our profession,
accept responsibility for the consequences of our work, and make every effort to ensure that our
services are used appropriately. In particular, sociological practitioners are committed to avoid any act
intended to support racism, sexism or ageism.
a. As scientists, sociological practitioners accept the ultimate responsibility for selecting appropriate
topics and methods of research. We plan our research in ways to minimize the possibility that our
findings will be misleading. We provide thorough discussion of the limitations of our data and
alternative explanations, especially where our work touches on social policy. In publishing reports of
our work, we do not suppress conflicting data.
b. Sociological practitioners seek to establish clear expectations for sharing and utilizing research data
with other persons or agencies. We avoid dual relationships, whether political or monetary, which may
limit objectivity so that interference with data, human research participants, and the research setting is
minimized.
c. In our practice, we know that we bear a heavy responsibility because our recommendations and
professional actions may alter the lives of others. We recognize that we must not do harm to those we
serve or to our research subjects. We are alert to personal, social, organizational, financial, or political
situations or pressures that might lead to the misuse of our influence.
d. As teachers, we recognize our primary obligation to help others acquire knowledge and skill. We
maintain high standards of scholarship and objectivity by presenting information fully and accurately.
e. As employees of an institution or agency, we have the responsibility of remaining alert to, and
attempting to moderate, institutional pressures that may distort reports of sociological findings or
impede their proper use.
f. As employers or supervisors, we provide useful and timely evaluations to employees, trainees,
students, and to others whom we supervise.
PRINCIPLE 3. The Welfare of Research Subjects, Clients, and Students
Sociological practitioners respect the integrity and protect the welfare of the people and groups with
whom we work. We inform all participants as to the purpose and nature of our evaluation, treatment,
educational or training activities, and we freely acknowledge that clients, students or participants in
research have a choice of whether or not to participate or to continue to participate once an activity has
begun.
a. We are continually cognizant of our inherently powerful position with regard to research participants,
clients, and students. We make every effort to avoid the types of relationships with clients or others that
might compromise our professional judgment or objectivity. Also, where the demands of an
organization go beyond reasonable conditions of employment, sociological practitioners recognize
possible conflicts of interest. When such conflicts occur, we clarify the nature of the conflict and inform
all parties of the nature and direction of the loyalties and responsibilities involved.
b. When acting as a supervisor, trainer, researcher, or employer, sociological practitioners provide
others with confidentiality, due process, informed consent, and protection from physical and mental
harm.
c. Sociological practitioners who find that their services are being used by clients or employers in ways
that are not beneficial to participants, or to employees, or to significant others, should make their
observations known to the parties involved and should propose modifications or termination of the
activity.
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PRINCIPLE 4. Confidentiality
Safeguarding information about an individual or group that has been obtained by the sociological
practitioner in the course of teaching, practice, or research is a major obligation. Such information is not
communicated to others unless certain important conditions are met.
a. Information obtained in confidence is revealed only after the most careful deliberation when there is
clear and imminent danger to an individual or to society. If such information is to be revealed, the
sociological practitioner should first seek to limit the information to only appropriate professionals or
public authorities. Revealing confidential information to the public is only undertaken in extraordinary
circumstances.
b. Information obtained through research, clinical, consulting, or evaluation work concerning children,
students, employees and others is discussed only for professional purposes. Written and oral reports
present only data germane to the purposes of the work, and every effort is made to avoid undue
invasion of privacy.
c. Confidential materials may only be used in teaching and writing when the identities of the persons,
organizations, or localities involved are adequately disguised.
d. Sociological practitioners maintain the confidentiality of professional communications about
individuals. Only when all persons involved give their express permission is a confidential professional
communication shown to another individual. The sociological practitioner is responsible for informing
the client of the limits of confidentiality.
e. Where research data are being made public, the sociological practitioner assumes responsibility for
protecting the privacy of the subjects involved, if confidentiality has been promised or is called for by
the nature of the research.
PRINCIPLE 5. Moral and Legal Standards
As teachers, practitioners, and researchers, we remain informed about relevant federal, state, local, and
agency regulations and association standards of practice concerning our teaching, and the conduct of
our practice or our research. We also strive to be aware of prevailing community standards, and thus of
the possible impact upon the quality of professional services provided by conformity to, or deviation
from, those standards. We are concerned with developing regulations that best serve the public interest,
and in working to change existing regulations that are not beneficial to the interest of the public.
a. Sociological practitioners avoid any action that will violate or diminish the legal and civil rights of
clients or of others who may be affected by our actions.
b. As teachers, sociological practitioners are aware of the diverse backgrounds of students, and, when
dealing with possibly offensive topics, treat the material with sensitivity.
c. As employers and employees, sociological practitioners refuse to participate in any practices that are
inconsistent with legal, moral, and ethical standards regarding the treatment of employees or of others.
PRINCIPLE 6. Statements about Social Concerns, Policies, and Programs
Sociological practitioners are often in possession of data or privileged information about critical social
issues, policies, programs, laws or regulations. We have an obligation to our clients, our research
subjects, and to our profession to maintain confidentiality. However, we also have an obligation to
society to use our skills, experience, and knowledge for the benefit of human welfare. When there is
conflict between professional participation in social and policy discussions, on the one hand, and
maintaining confidential or privileged information, on the other, identifying information must be
removed so that sociological practitioners can engage in discussion or presentation of social and
policy issues without compromise On those rare occasions where public silence would have grievous or
momentous consequences, we must weigh our obligations to society, and especially to its most
vulnerable members, against the usual norms of confidentiality and professional detachment. We
recognize that this is a terrible dilemma, and that balancing these responsibilities is extraordinarily
difficult but essential in adhering to both the need for societal accountability and professionalism.
Sociological practitioners who consider the public presentation of privileged information must
recognize the threat of such action to all sociologists and to applied researchers and clinical
professionals in general. The public presentation of privileged information can be interpreted as a
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fundamental break of professional ethics or as the obligation of the professional to society and/or to
those whom society assumes the professional will protect.
a. Sociological practitioners who consider the public presentation of privileged information should
consult with colleagues and with colleagues within the Association to discuss such actions, in advance
of disclosure. In such discussions, all information should be safeguarded to avoid inappropriate
dissemination of information.
b. In all circumstances, sociological practitioners who speak to the general public accept the obligation
to present material fairly and accurately, avoiding misrepresentation through sensationalism,
exaggeration or superficiality.
PRINCIPLE 7. Statements about Work and Services
Sociological practitioners represent accurately and realistically our professional qualifications,
affiliations and functions, as well as those of the institutions or organizations with which we or our
statements may be associated. In public statements about the availability of products and
services, providing professional information or opinions, we fully consider the limits and uncertainties
of present sociological knowledge and techniques.
a. Normally, announcements of professional services are limited to such information as name, academic
degrees, credentials, address and telephone number and, at the individual’s discretion, an appropriate
listing of the types of services offered and fee information. Such statements are descriptive of services
provided but not evaluative. We do not claim uniqueness of skills or methods unless determined by
acceptable and public scientific evidence.
b. In announcing the availability of services or products, sociological practitioners do not display any
affiliations with an organization that falsely imply the sponsorship or certification of that organization.
In particular, sociological practitioners do not offer AACS membership as evidence of qualification.
We do not name our employer or cite memberships in professional associations unless the services are
in fact to be provided by, or under the responsibility, or under the direct supervision and continuing
control of such organizations or agencies.
c. Announcements of training activities give a clear statement of purpose and the nature of the
experiences to be provided. The education, training and experience of sociological practitioners
sponsoring or providing such activities are appropriately specified.
d. Sociological practitioners conducting research for clients should clarify specific details of a project
with the client, preferably in writing, prior to the beginning of the work. Such details might include
timelines for key project phases, the nature and timing of deliverables, the proprietary nature of
research results, and any related publication rights associated with the project. Similarly, financial
arrangements in professional practice are intended to safeguard the interests of clients as well as
practitioners. The costs should be clearly discussed with the client and, to the extent possible, agreed
upon in advance of billing.
e. Sociological practitioners associated with the development or promotion of books or other items
offered for commercial sale make every effort to ensure that announcements and advertisements are
presented in a professional and scientifically acceptable manner.
f. As teachers, sociological practitioners ensure that statements in catalogues and course outlines are
accurate. Announcements or brochures describing workshops, seminars or other educational programs
must accurately describe the intended audience, eligibility requirements, educational objectives, and
nature of the material to be covered, as well as the education, training, and experience of the individuals
presenting the programs. If clinical services or other professional services are offered as an inducement
to participation, sociological practitioners make clear the nature of the services as well as the costs and
other obligations to be accepted by the participants.
g. Sociological practitioners have an obligation to correct or clarify any misrepresentation of our
profession or its members.
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PRINCIPLE 8. Relationships with Other Professionals and Institutions
Sociological practitioners understand the areas of competence of related professions and make full use
of all the professional, technical, and administrative resources that best serve the interest of clients. The
absence of formal relationships with other professionals does not relieve us from the responsibility of
securing for our clients the best possible professional service, nor does it relieve us from the
responsibility to obtain complimentary or alternative assistance as needed by clients.
We respect the competence of other professionals, cooperate with members of other professional
organizations, and take care that colleagues are not exploited.
a. Sociological practitioners who employ or supervise other professionals and/or professionals in
training accept the obligation to facilitate their professional development by providing suitable working
conditions and learning opportunities.
b. As employees of organizations providing clinical or applied services, or as independent sociological
practitioners serving clients in an organizational context, we seek to support the integrity, reputation,
and proprietary rights of the host organization. When it is judged necessary in a client's interest to
question the organization's programs or policies, sociological practitioners attempt to affect change by
constructive action within the organization.
c. In the pursuit of research, sociological practitioners follow the guidelines of sponsoring agencies,
host institutions, and publications.
d. Sociological practitioners who engage in publication activities, including the compiling and/or
editing of the works of others, appropriately credit all material used. Authorship is assigned to all those
who have contributed to a publication in proportion to their contributions. Major contributions of a
professional character made by several persons to a common project are recognized by joint authorship,
with the person making the principle contribution typically identified and listed first. Secondary
contributions, whether through professional or other services, are acknowledged in footnotes or in an
introductory statement. Acknowledgment of all contributions, unpublished as well as published, that
has directly influenced the research or writing is mandatory.
VIOLATIONS. Procedures Governing Alleged Violations of Ethical Standards
When a member of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology is alleged to violate any of the
aforementioned ethical standards, members who know first-hand of such activities should, if possible,
attempt to informally rectify the situation. Failing an informal solution, the person(s) involved should
bring such activities to the attention of the Chair of the Ethics Committee. The Ethics Committee will
consider the matter and the Chair will forward a recommendation to the Executive Board of the
Association for disposition. Complaints must be received within 12 months of the alleged violation.
If a member of the Association believes that she or he has been sanctioned by an employer or client
because he or she was required to perform in a manner that violates any of the principles of this Code,
that member can request a review by bringing the situation to the attention of the Chair of the Ethics
Committee. The Ethics Committee will consider the matter and the Chair of the Ethics Committee will
forward a recommendation to the Executive Board of the Association for disposition
AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF ETHICS
Amendments to this document are made following the same procedures used to amend the bylaws of
the Association. [The original model for this document was the 1977 Approved Ethical Standards of
Psychologists. It has been substantially modified in several subsequent revisions.]
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FORM 1: Student Internship Acceptance Form
University of Johannesburg, Department of Sociology, Honours Program
Date submitted ________________________
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Name of Student Email Address
Local Address (include city, state and zip code)
Phone numbers
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
Name of Organization where you will be interning
Work Site Supervisor’s name
Supervisor’s position
Supervisor’s email address
Supervisor has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
YES NO
Supervisor’s highest academic qualification
Supervisor has a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience
YES NO
Work street address
City
Postal Address
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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION:
General focus of internship
Expected dates of Internship:
From To
Expected number of hours worked each week
Expected starting/ending times of internship on a daily basis
Method of transportation to and from internship
Acceptance of Internship (provided an acceptable Student-Work Site Agreement is signed by the
Work Site, Student and DoS Internship Coordinator)
Signed
Department of Sociology Internship Coordinator Date
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FORM 2: Student – Work Site Supervisor Agreement Form
University of Johannesburg, Department of Sociology, Honours Program
Instructions: Student to initially complete and submit to Supervisor. The Supervisor will check,
edit and sign and submit electronically to Dr P Rugunanan with their CV. prugunanan@uj.ac.za
__________________
Date
I,
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Title of Work Site Supervisor
Name of Organization Address (include city, state and postal code)
___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Email address of worksite supervisor
accept _________________________________________________________________as an intern
Student name
to work ____________hours per week for _________ weeks.
Intern duties will include [please use another sheet of paper if necessary; please describe duties,
include information about any financial compensation, if applicable; describe any relevant grievance
procedure in the organization]:
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Student agrees to:
1. Abide by Work Site work requirements.
2. Submit the Student Progress Report, by the required date, as an email attachment to the
Department of Sociology Internship Coordinator. Neglecting to do so will result in the student not
successfully completing the internship requirement.
3. Submit the Student’s Final Report Form, as an email attachment, to the Department of Sociology
Internship Coordinator by the required date. Late submissions will result in the student not
successfully completing the internship requirement.
4.
Student’s Signature: ___________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________
Work Site Supervisor agrees to:
1. Submit Work Site Supervisor’s CV with this document.
2. Submit completed Work Site Supervisor’s Progress Report to the UJ Department of Sociology
Internship Coordinator - Dr Pragna Rugunanan at prugunanan@uj.ac.za ) Note: It is the
responsibility of the student to provide the Work Site Supervisor with the Progress Report form and
the deadline date.)
3. Submit the Work Site’s Final Evaluation to the UJ Department of Sociology Internship
Coordinator - Dr Pragna Rugunanan at prugunanan@uj.ac.za Note: It is the responsibility of the
student to provide the Work Site Supervisor with the Final Evaluation form and the deadline date.)
Work Site Supervisor’s Signature: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________________
UJ Department of Sociology Internship Coordinator accepts this agreement:
Internship Coordinator’s Signature: ______________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________________
At any time a Work Site representative may contact the Department of Sociology Internship
Coordinator, Dr Pragna Rugunanan, to discuss the student’s work.
(prugunanan@uj.ac.za; 0115594020)
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FORM 3: INTERNSHIP INDEMNITY FORM
Department of Sociology
University of Johannesburg
I agree that I _______________________________________________________________
(FULL NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS)
will be undertaking an internship as a requirement of my Honours program in the Department of
Sociology at the University of Johannesburg. In meeting this internship requirement, I agree to follow
the rules of the internship program as well as that of my internship work site.
I undertake to participate in an internship on my own recognizance and accept voluntarily any risks
entailed thereby. Accordingly, I and my family members will not hold the Department of Sociology
(including all faculty members and the internship coordinator) or the University of Johannesburg or its
officials and agents liable for any damages, loss or injury that I may suffer in connection with my
participation in or travel to and from internship activities.
This indemnity is governed by South African law (excluding its conflict of laws) and, unless the parties
mutually agree to mediation, the South African courts will have exclusive jurisdiction to hear all
disputes relating hereto.
Signed at ___________________________________________________________________
(place)
on this _______________ (date) day of _________________________________(month) 2016.
(Student’s signature)
Student’s telephone numbers __________________________________________________
Student’s email address ______________________________________________________
Student’s emergency contact: (name, address, telephone numbers)
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Student’s signature witnessed by: _____________________________
Print Name _________________________________
Printed telephone number or email address:______________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________
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FORM 4: Internship Weekly Log
University of Johannesburg
Department of Sociology Honours Programme
The purpose of the weekly log is to provide the Department of Sociology (DoS) Internship Coordinator
key information about site supervision and how the student is spending his/her time during the
internship experience. The DoS Internship Coordinator will review the logs and provide guidance and
support as needed to the student.
The logs are to be in narrative form and must be typed. An entry must be made for each day worked
and should reflect a summary of the student’s experiences. The length of the weekly log will vary for
each student. The internship weekly log is due to the DoS Internship Coordinator by the end of the
week following the week of work recorded here. (As needed, please make multiple copies of this page
so that each work day has a separate entry.)
Internship Week #_____
(indicate the week of service in the space provided, e.g. #1, #2…)
Date
Activities (provide a list of the tasks completed, and in parentheses indicate the amount of time spent on that
activity) Task 1 (amount of time) Task 2 (amount of time)
Total Hours Spent (Insert
hours for the day)
Worksite Supervisors
Initials
Student’s Name Typed:____________________________ Email:___________________________ Student’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date:___________________ Worksite Coordinator’s Signature: _____________________________Date:___________________
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FORM 5: Work Site Progress Report (Only for supervisor)
University of Johannesburg, Department of Sociology, Honours Internship Programme Please fill out and submit to the Department of Sociology Internship Coordinator, Dr Pragna Rugunanan
at prugunanan@uj.ac.za
Student Intern’s Name
Supervisor's Name and Email Address
___________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Address of Organization
_________________________________________________________________________________
What is your evaluation of the intern thus far?
Have any problems arisen during the first half of the internship? If so, explain, including a statement as
to how the problems were resolved or how they are continuing.
Has the student been involved in meetings that help familiarise the student with the context within
which the organisation operates?
Yes No Give examples:
Do you plan to make any changes in the internship during the remainder of the semester? If so, please
explain what they will be.
Please make additional comments on an additional sheet.
Signature of Supervisor Date
Return to the DoS Internship Coordinator, Dr Pragna Rugunanan, at prugunanan@uj.ac.za
(Note: It is the responsibility of the student to submit this form and report by the specified date).
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FORM 6: Student’s Final Report
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Date
Student Intern’s Name (please print) Student Number
Company/Agency/Organization where interned
Write a professional report of 4-5 double-spaced pages, evaluating your internship. Use a title page and
sub-headings in your report. Be certain that you give appropriate citations (do not plagiarize) and
double check all spelling, grammar, style, and punctuation. Your paper must be free of all errors.
Address the following questions and points.
1. Briefly describe the principal duties/activities you performed during the internship
2. What kind of training did you receive before and during your internship? Do you have suggestions
about improving the training?
3. What were the most beneficial aspects?
4. What were the least beneficial aspects?
5. In what ways did your academic instruction prepare you for this internship?
6. In what ways was your classroom instruction inadequate or lacking in preparing you for this
internship?
7. Did your work site provide you with assistance and opportunities that you believed were necessary
for this internship?
8. How often did you meet with your Work Site Supervisor?
9. Did you meet and/or exceed the expectations of your Work Site Supervisor?
10. What meetings did you attend and how often to learn about the organisation and the context within
which it operates?
11. Did you meet all the expectations of the Department in submitting required forms and reports?
12. Would you recommend your internship work site to other students? Why or why not?
13. From this internship did you determine that this is the career path for you or will you choose
another career path after this internship experience?
Sign this form, attach it the report and email it to the Internship Coordinator by the specified deadline.
Student’s Signature Date
NOTE TO STUDENTS: Failure to turn in your report by the specified deadline may result in
your not completing the required internship.