Internship/Field Work Information
Thomas University collaborates with numerous agencies and organizations to provide students in several majors to provide internship and field work experiences for students to gain critical educational aspects for soon-to-be graduates. We are always looking for quality educational experiences for our students.
Several majors at TU require students to perform fieldwork as part of their curriculum. Other majors offer the opportunity for students to do internships for credit toward their degree.
If you are interested in having a TU student at your agency/organization, please see the information below regarding specific guidelines for each major.
+Division of Business
The Thomas University Business Division partners with a myriad of industries, including banking, accounting, sales, small business, nonprofit, and public sector, in an effort to provide unique “real world” opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students. Students typically work with seasoned professionals, who are committed to teaching and mentoring, throughout the internship experience.
During an internship, students are required to participate in preparing for their job interviews. Our intern experiences include filling-out applications, building a resume and participating in the interview process with top industry leaders. When hired, interns prepare weekly reports, which include documenting their weekly assignments and work hours.
Students earn 3 college credits for 120 clock hours of work. In addition, many firms provide a stipend and a pathway to full or part-time employment.For more information, please contact:
Dr. Pauline Ray, Business Division Chair
229-226-1611 x 1024
Examples of Thomas University Industry Partners and Host Companies:
- Oil-Dri
- Ag-Pro
- Lannigan & Associates, CPA
- Leon County Sheriff’s Office
- TC Federal Bank
- TECTS Power
- Thomasville Community Resource Center
- Second Harvest of South Georgia
- WCTV Television
- Thomasville Payroll Development
- The Rotary Club
- Thomasville Chamber of Commerce
- SouthLife Supply Company
- Everfan
- Sweetgrass Dairy
+Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Masters of Science in Counseling
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Studies
- Please scroll down for information regarding Social Work
Gaining practical experience is an important and rewarding component of the graduate program in Counseling, as well as the undergraduate programs in Psychology, Rehabilitation Studies and Social Work. Students partner with the Division’s Fieldwork Coordinator to locate and secure suitable sites in cities throughout the country. The following information will prepare students and prospective site supervisors for successful fieldwork experiences.
Prospective Site Supervisors:
Thomas University is grateful to our many community-based agency partners providing important practical experiences to students helping them prepare for careers in Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. Site supervisors meet TU’s program requirements when the following qualifications are in place:
- A master’s degree in counseling or a related profession
- Appropriate professional licenses and/or certifications
- Two years of professional experience in alignment with the student’s program
In addition, site supervisors need to acquire knowledge of TU’s program expectations and have appropriate training in counselor supervision. Expectations are outlined in the Fieldwork Agreement form and Internship Manual. In addition, Site Supervisor Training has been provided covering counselor supervision strategies, key concepts and best practices. This training also provides site supervisors with the information needed to easily and efficiently conduct weekly time log and narrative review/approval in TU’s online tool called Tevera. The Site Supervisor Letter provides additional technical information about Tevera access, and we are always here to assist if questions arise.
Finally, the Memorandum of Understanding solidifies the important working relationship TU hopes to establish with your agency.
Fieldwork Students in Psychology, Rehabilitation Studies and Masters of Science in Counseling
If you are preparing to take your first fieldwork course, please review the Fieldwork Letter for students and complete the online Fieldwork Intent Form. Completion of this form is the first step in the fieldwork planning process and should be completed no later than eight weeks prior to a semester in which you will be enrolled in Practicum, Internship I, II or III. All students in fieldwork are required to purchase an account in Tevera, our online fieldwork documentation tool. A one-time fee for program use needs to be completed prior to the start of the practicum semester. All students will be trained on the proper use of Tevera during the first week of practicum by the practicum instructor and step-by-step instructions on how to use Tevera are linked below.
NOTE: Undergraduate students enrolled in either the Psychology or Rehabilitation Studies programs will not be required to use Tevera. Other fieldwork requirements are applicable and will be coordinated with Stephanie Palmieri.
Please review the TU Fieldwork Site Selection presentation and plan to work closely with Stephanie Palmieri, the Fieldwork Coordinator, who will provide support to you as you seek and secure a suitable fieldwork site.
Contact Information
Stephanie Palmieri, M.S.
TU Field Work Coordinator
Once you secure and receive approval for a site, you and your site supervisor will be asked to sign a Fieldwork Agreement indicating your understanding of the fieldwork requirements and responsibilities. Please also review the Fieldwork Success training and the Internship Manual.
Field Work Information for Social Work
Field placement in Thomas University’s Social Work program is a two-semester, concurrent sequence. This requires 200 hours per semester (400 hours over 2 semesters) or an average of 14 hours per week OR 400 hours in one semester, an average of 28 hours per semester (more hours if completed during the shorter Summer session).
For Agency Field Instructors
Agency Instructors who work with student interns play a key role in their final educational aspects before graduation. Our goal is to offer field instructors with the support they need to provide a quality learning experience for our students, including information that is readily accessible.
Accepting Student Interns at your Agency
The Social Work program currently collaborates with numerous community agencies, from the public and private sectors, including state government, for profit and non-profit social services agencies.
After the agency and university agree to work with student interns, the next step is to formalize the relationship with a “Memorandum of Understanding.” MOUs better explain the roles of all parties and serve as the basis of collaborative and supportive relationship between an agency and the university.
If you are interested in becoming an agency partner with our field program, please review the Social Work Field Program Invitation and contact the Program Director for additional information.
Dr. Kryss Shane
Program Director
+Division of Education
The Office of Field Experiences collaborates with professors, field supervisors and partner school districts to secure all PK-12 placements for field experiences and student teaching. The goal of the Coordinator of Placements and Partnerships is to assist the teacher candidate’s progression from theory to practice in pursuit of becoming a professional educator. The Coordinator of Placements and Partnerships strives to provide optimal field experiences in order for the teacher candidate to develop into an effective beginning teacher who values diversity and believes that all students can learn.
If you are interested in assisting with the education of future teachers, please contact us!
Dr. Jennifer Tesar
Coordinator of Field Work Placement and Partnerships
Division of Education
jtesar@thomasu.edu
+Medical Laboratory Science
If you are interested in assisting with the education of future Medical Laboratory professionals, please contact us!
Jeannette Norris
Program Director
229-226-1621 ext 1020
