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

_________________

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.

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Form 7:

Work Site Supervisor’s Final Evaluation - will be sent electronically to

supervisors.