Contact: Dr. Constance Nichols
Office: HAL 100D
E-Mail: denichols@gcc.edu
Phone: 724-458-3892

The Department of Education at Grove City College offers the Internship Program to enable students to advance their professional preparation through work experiences which complement the course work in their major and to earn academic credit. 

Benefits of Internship Experience:

a) to develop and refine the skills of a quality educator in real-world experiences;
b) to develop interpersonal and professional skills in the work place;
c) to merge academic theory and practice;
d) to increase understanding of calling and post-graduation opportunities. 

Eligibility

Student eligibility requirements to earn internship credit in the Department of Education:

• Have attained at least junior standing at the start of the internship

• Be enrolled as an Education major

• Have sufficient QPA standing within the Education department

• Have a faculty sponsor from the Department of Education

• Have a positive standing with clearance requirements and Student and Learning

To Pursue an Internship

Students interested in the Education Department’s Internship Program should contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Constance Nichols.  The Internship Coordinator will assist the student with: a) how to identify a potential position; b) host organization responsibilities; c) on-site supervisor requirements; d) student responsibilities; e) financial matters; f) application, performance and evaluation processes.  The Internship Coordinator will collaborate with the Associate Chair of the Education Department, Dr. Jarrett Chapman, to ensure that all application guidelines are met.  Additionally, the student will be instructed to meet with the Associate Chair to obtain official approval.