You must secure an internship and enroll in both MC 400 and MC 401 before completing the Field Experience Forms below, unless otherwise instructed by the Field Experience Office. Please see the description below each form for instructions on how to submit.
- Internship Information Form
Fill out your contact information and the internship organization’s contact information in the Google Forms link found on the MC 400 D2L page. Please provide your supervisor’s name and email address, as the Field Experience Office will send an evaluation of your performance at the end of the internship. - MC 401 Student-Reader Planning Sheet
The MC 401 Student-Reader Planning sheet can be completed electronically (email to michal34@msu.edu) or via hardcopies (submitted to 329B S. Case). Complete sections I and II on the front of this form, then schedule a meeting with your faculty reader prior to starting to work on your MC 401 project. At this meeting, you should discuss potential project topics and agree upon a set of due dates for project components. You are encouraged to meet with your faculty reader as early as possible in the semester in which you intend to complete your project.
- Learning Contract
Review the Learning Contract with your supervisor and discuss the educational nature of Field Experience. This provides an opportunity to discuss supervision, evaluation, and learning objectives to ensure the intern and supervisor are aware of each other’s expectations.
The student must fill out the front page and complete the responses to each question, then sign and return. The Learning Contract is a requirement of MC 400, and should be completed within the first two weeks of the internship. Upload the completed document (with your and your supervisor's signatures) to the course D2L page.
Optional:
- Critical Incident Journal Description
Review this guide if you choose to complete MC 400 Option 3A (Critical Incident Journal). - Making the Most of your Internship
Review this guide for helpful tips to “make the most” of your internship experience.
- Field Experience Substitution Petition (only for substitution of Field Experience)
To complete a Field Experience substitution, see the Field Experience Substitution Petition and complete the information for Option 1 (Senior Honors Thesis), Option 2 (Prior Professional Work Experience), Option 3 (Dual Major Practicum/Student Teaching), or Option 4 (Education Abroad Program). As the note under Options indicates, you may waive out of both field experiences courses (MC 400 & 401) or just one (MC 400), depending on the Option selected. Courses used for Field Experience Substitution may not double count for other JMC major requirements.
Questions and Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Field Experience paperwork please contact Lauren Michalak, JMC Field Experience Coordinator, at michal34@msu.edu.