DSNM 341: Merchandising Internship
Prerequisites: DSN 340, DSNM 300; DSNM 340, DSNM 345; 2.5 in-major GPA; Passing Professional Skills Review
Credit Hours: (2)
Course includes 200 hours of field experience in a merchandising center approved by
the Departmental Internship Committee; 10 hours of experience within a community service
organization approved by internship coordinator; two semester hours required.
Note(s): This course may be repeated for no more than 8 semester hours of credit.
A grade of Pass/Fail is awarded by the departmental internship coordinator. Students
cannot receive credit for both DSNM 393 and DSNM 341.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
This course provides an experiential learning opportunity. Through the application
of basic principles previously learned in the discipline, the student obtains career
related skills and knowledge. Specific content to be determined by the student,
internship provider and the departmental internship coordinator.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This course provides the student with on-the-job experiences in a specific area of
his/her discipline. The student will work under the supervision of an on-site supervisor
and the departmental internship coordinator.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of various business documents and procedures gained through field experience.
2. Knowledge of realistic demands that confront an individual working in the fashion
design field.
3. Ability to assess the appropriateness of the current career goals.
4. Ability to evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses related to on-the-job experience.
5. Ability to identify and appraise potential opportunities for permanent employment.
6. Understanding of business and professional practices such as: including budget
and information management, contract administration, certification, licensing and
industry protocol gained through field experience.
7. Competency in time management and documentation skills.
Assessment Measures
Daily and weekly logs are required and monitored by the departmental internship coordinator.
Student performance is assessed by the internship site supervisor. A written and
oral presentation of internship experience is required after 鈥渙n the job鈥� experience
is completed. Site supervisor and departmental internship coordinator will evaluate
the student鈥檚 performance in the internship experience. The grade of pass/fail is
assigned by the departmental internship coordinator after successful completion of
all class requirements are achieved.
Other Course Information
In addition, the site-supervisor鈥檚 evaluation will be used for program and student
assessment.
Review and Approval
01/2011