• Discuss internship ideas with faculty advisor and identify appropriate faculty supervisor/sponsor.
• Follow Millikin University guidelines for internship approval, development and registration.
• Work with the faculty supervisor/sponsor to develop written goals and objectives with clear outcomes.
• Select an agency preceptor that has strong knowledge and skills in the area of focus.

During the internship:

• Be respectful.
• Maintain a positive attitude — Show interest and openness.
• Exhibit a desire to learn; learning is not a passive process but one that requires active commitment.
• Use good communication skills — actively listen.
• Do not practice without preceptor supervision; seek appropriate help in unfamiliar situations.
• Do not accept responsibility for something if it is beyond your scope of practice or ability – be honest. 
• Be proactive in planning and sharing your learning goals — make sure your preceptor is aware of those goals.
• Meet with your preceptor frequently, request feedback, and review goal achievement.
• Meet with your faculty preceptor frequently to review internship experience and goal achievement.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner and in accordance with the values of the institution – including dress.
• Participate in any necessary clinical agency orientation and be compliant with agency policies and procedures.
• Adhere to schedule established with preceptor. If unable to attend because of illness or other emergency situation, be sure to contact the preceptor faculty prior to the scheduled time.
• Complete work outcomes established for the internship and submit to faculty supervisor in time frame established in internship outcomes.