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Information on CCS 498: Internship in US-Mexico Border
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Information on CCS 498: Internship in the US-Mexico Border
3 units of credit
Credit/no credit basis only
Internship Coordinator: CCS Department Chair
Requirements: Upper division standing, CCS 355, consent of instructor, 9-12 hrs/wk, four class meetings
Benefits of an Internship Experience: CCS 498 offers SDSU undergraduates the opportunity to receive academic credit while learning and working in off-campus placements. These placements allow students to gain on-site experience in public or private institutions, agencies, or organizations engaged in US-Mexico binational relations or border-related issues. The internship meets requirements for the United States-Mexico Border Studies certificate program. Students who enroll in CCS 498 are encouraged to work at least 10 hours per week for 15 weeks (150 hours), keep a journal of their activities and reflection, and write a paper under faculty supervision. Please be aware that most internships are not paid.
Students are responsible for submitting the following to the coordinator:
Signed Contract Form
Journal
Paper
Supervisor’s Letter or Evaluation of Student’s Work
Student Evaluation of Internship Site
Setting Up The Internship: It is the responsibility of the student to identify an agency and set up their internship. Most students select an internship from the many possibilities available from the Internship Link on the CCS Webpage and/or the Internship Coordinator. If they prefer, students, through their own contacts, may develop placements. In some cases, the coordinator and student may be able to develop a new placement specifically for that student's needs. Once the student has selected an agency (or several agencies) that interests them, they should do the following:
Call the contact person and arrange to discuss internship possibilities with them.
If possible bring a resume or curriculum vitae that details your skills, abilities, interests, and goals to the internship interview.
Students are also encouraged to "do their homework" and find out more about the agency before the meeting. This is a good practice for any job search.
When you meet with the contact person, find out about the kind of work they are offering, what the hours will be, and any special training they might offer. You need to know who will be your on-site mentor/supervisor, and make arrangements with her/him for regular meetings.
Contract Form: This form needs to be completed by the student and mentor/supervisor and returned to the internship coordinator as soon as possible.
Agency Guidelines
The following are typical expectations that CCS has of agencies providing internships to students.
- Agency personnel introduce and orient student to agency objectives, structure, policies, and procedures.
- The student's mentor/supervisor will explain the student's assignments and responsibilities and interpret those responsibilities as needed.
- The agency agrees to provide adequate space and equipment to enable the students to perform assigned tasks.
- The agency will provide appropriate mentoring, supervision, and/or instruction from qualified personnel who have the interest and time to assume responsibility for the student's instruction. This includes providing the student with regular feedback about performance, filling out an evaluation of student performance at the end of the internship, and going over the evaluation with the student.
- Consult with the CCS Internship Coordinator if any problems arise and before taking any final action regarding student progress or problems.
Below are suggested community agencies:
Barrio Station
Rachel Ortiz, Director
2175 Newton Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
Tel. (619) 238-0314
Fax: (619) 238-0331
rortiz@barriostation.sdcoxmail.com
Border Angels
Enrique Morones, Director
P.O.BOX 86598
San Diego, California 92138
Phone: (619) 269-7865
enriquemorones@cox.net
Casa Familiar
Andrea Palacios Skorepa, Director
Irma Castro, Program Director
(619) 428-1115
info@casafamiliar.org
El Centro Cultural de la Raza
Stephanie de la Torre, Executive Director
2125 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel. 619-235-6135
Fax 619-595-0034
centro@centroculturaldelaraza.org
Family Health Center of San Diego
1809 National Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 515-2300
Los Ninos
Elisa Sabatini, Director
Tijuana, Baja California
(619) 426-9110
Casa Cornelia
Carmen Chavez, Director
2760 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200
California 92103-6325
Tel (619) 231-7788
Fax (619) 231-7784
