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Internships allow you to explore careers, to develop employability skills and to make important contacts for both now and after graduation. Internships are either part-time or full-time, and are non-credit, paid work opportunities lasting 4, 8, 12 or 16 months in duration. Upon completion, the internship placement is noted on the official student transcript.
There are two ways in which you can secure a Social Sciences internship placement:
1. EE Cultivated Internships
Throughout the year, internship placements are cultivated by the Experiential Education (EE) office and posted on OSCARplus under the Internships & Co-op tab. Only students who meet the Social Sciences internship eligibility criteria (See below) are provided access to view and apply to these postings through the OSCARplus system.
Postings contain information regarding the organization, internship duration, required duties and qualifications, location, rate of pay etc. Application deadlines will vary depending on the needs of the employer.
While some employers have short job posting and hiring timelines, many employers begin recruitment the academic term prior to the internship start date. Therefore, students are encouraged to check the site often for suitable placements, and plan ahead if considering internships for future terms. See below for a sample timeline as to when most employers choose to post internship placements on OSCARplus.
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Internship Term |
Term Posted |
|
Fall 2013 |
Summer 2013 |
|
Winter 2014 |
Fall 2013 |
|
Summer 2014 |
Winter 2014 |
2. Student-Initiated Internships
Students can take the initiative to secure a job on their own and have their experience noted on the official student transcript as an internship placement. These positions, though not cultivated through the EE office, may hold equal value in providing you with a unique opportunity to capitalize on the learning opportunities within the position.
Interested students are required to complete the Student-Initiated Internship Application form to see if their position qualifies.
Student-Initiated Internship Applications are due to the Programming and Outreach Manager in KTH 102 before 4:00pm on the following dates for each respective term:
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Term |
Deadline Date |
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Term 1 |
Friday October 4, 2013 |
| Term 2 |
Friday February 7, 2014 |
|
Term 3 |
Friday June 6, 2014 |
***Late Application forms will not be accepted!
Scroll down to the Internship Documents and Resources section for for tips and techniques to assist you with your independent job search and job application forms. For further support, please contact, Keri Long, Programming and Outreach Manager.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to participate in the Social Sciences Internship Program, students MUST meet the following requirements from the time of application.
- Registered in 18 units or more in an academic degree program within the Faculty of Social Sciences during the Fall/Winter 2013/2014 session
- In good academic standing with the university, and not on academic probation
- In good financial standing with the university, with no outstanding financial accounts on the student record
- Registered in Level II or above (Please note that official registration for Level II begins only after the student has successfully completed Level I requirements and has commenced coursework for Level II, usually in September of second year)
- Completed, SOC SCI 2EL0, Career Planning through Experiential Learning. No exemptions will be made. (Please note until a 'Pass' grade is processed by the instructor, permission to view and apply to internship placements will be withheld)
- Authorized to work in Canada. International students must provide proof of a valid work permit
Please Note: In addition to the eligibility criteria listed above, students must ensure that the internship placement is completed before degree requirements are fulfilled.
Other students who may be eligible, but are required to pay an administration fee are:
- Social Sciences students who are registered in fewer than 18 units in the Fall/Winter session
- Arts & Science or Humanities students who are registered in a combined Honours degree program with a Social Sciences discipline. If you fall into either of these categories, please contact the Programming and Outreach Manager for more details.
Internship Information Sessions
Do you have questions about the Social Sciences Internship Program and want to learn more? Wondering how to go about securing an internship role, or would like to know if your current position qualifies? Attend one of our Internship Information Sessions, followed by a Q&A period. Best practices including resume and cover letter writing tips and interview strategies, will also be covered.
Interested students are required to register on OSCARplus, under the Social Sciences Events calendar to reserve their spot.
2013/2014 Information Session Dates
Internship Fees
|
EE Cultivated Internships |
Each 4-month Term |
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Full-time |
$200 |
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Part-time |
$100 |
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Student Initiated Internships |
Each 4-month Term |
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Full-time |
$150 |
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Part-time |
$75 |
Internship Documents & Resources
The following resources are considered required reading and are meant to assist students interested in participating in the Social Sciences Internship Program.
Social Sciences General Information Handbook
Independent Job Search - Tips and Techniques
Student-Initiated Internship Application
*These resources are provided in support by the Student Success Centre (SSC). The SSC supports students from the time they accept an offer of admission up to 5 years after graduation in the areas of student orientation, academic skills, leadership, service-learning, volunteerism, educational planning, employment and career transition. Those students interested in participating in an internship are strongly encouraged to access SSC services to assist with job search initiatives.
To find out more about the Social Sciences Internship Program and how you can participate, please contact:
Keri Long
Programming and Outreach Manager
kerlong@mcmaster.ca
905-525-9140 ext. 21207
KTH 102
