PGA Golf Management Internships (170, 270 and 370) 1 semester hour each

Experiential learning in all aspects of golf management acquired through a twelve-week internship at a golf facility. The student is assigned duties and responsibilities approved by the faculty member and PGA professional at the site. Supervision and evaluation is conducted by the faculty member and the on-site professional. Written reports and evaluations are required at the completion of each phase of instruction. Placement is made by the PGA Golf Management faculty member in consultation with the student. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for each internship. This course is offered every summer semester. PGM 170 prerequisite: PGM 204; PGM 270 prerequisite: PGM 170; PGM 370 prerequisite: PGM 270.

PGA Golf Management Internship (470) 12 semester hours (pass/fail)

PGM 470 is a 7 month internship after all academic requirements are met. It is the final work experience that blends all classroom academic learning with the everyday practical application of the golf business. All graduation requirements must be met prior to registering for PGM 470. PGM 170 prerequisite: PGM 204; PGM 270 prerequisite: PGM 170; PGM 370 prerequisite: PGM 270. This is a pass/fail grade.

Internship Policies & Procedures

Activities pertaining to the internships conducted within PGA Golf Management are governed by the College and by the PGA of America. These activities are under the direct supervision of the PGA Golf Management Internship Director who is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. site evaluation and selection for placement of PGA Golf Management students
2. monitoring of site professionals for compliance with internship agreements
3. monitoring site professionals evaluation of PGA Golf Management students
4. monitoring of student interns evaluation of site/situation during internship
5. conducting appropriate student interviews and follow-up after each internship
6. maintaining appropriate documentation regarding coop/internship sites, placements and evaluations

Internships will be designated in the college catalog as PGM 170 ( 3 months), PGM 270 ( 3 months), PGM 370 ( 3 months), and PGM 470 ( 7 months). Each internship will carry one (1) semester hour of credit. Students must successfully complete PGM 170, 270, 370 and 470 before graduating.

All PGA Golf Management students must complete a minimum of 16 months work experience at approved PGA facilities.

Students enrolled in PGA Golf Management will complete an internship for a minimum of three months following the freshman, sophomore, and junior years. An extended internship of seven months will be required following the senior year. Any deviation from this policy will require the approval of the PGA Golf Management Internship Director.

Students are required to work under the supervision of a Class A PGA professional.

The PGA recommends that each student complete an internship at a public, private, and a resort facility. In most cases, a resort could also meet the requirements for a public facility.

Students may work for a PGA Section Office for not more than six months during an internship.

Students will not be allowed to work at the same facility for more than two of the four internships.

Students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to be eligible to participate in an internship for credit. Students failing to maintain the required academic standing will be placed on PGA Golf Management probation. Internships not completed on schedule will have to be made up at the conclusion of the program in order for the student to graduate with the PGA Golf Management designation.

Students are required to complete PGM 204 (Introduction to Golf Management) to be eligible to register for an internship.

Students registering for approved internships will be required to sign a"Student Internship Contract" which will identify the rules and regulations of the internship as well as the responsibilities of the intern.

Students failing to adhere to the rules and regulations of the internship and/or failing to maintain the standards of the College during the internship, will receive a failing grade for the internship and could be subject to dismissal from PGA Golf Management.

Students are required to meet with the PGA Golf Management Internship Director to discuss desired internship placements.

The PGA Golf Management Internship Director reserves the right to approve all student internships.

Students must sign a "Letter of Understanding Form" when registering for the Spring Semester. This letter will also be signed by the PGA Golf Management Internship Director and the host professional. This document is to specify the type and level of work experience each student will be involved with.

Students must submit an "Internship Intent Form" no later than March 1st. This form provides preliminary information concerning potential internship.

Students must submit an "Internship Information Form" no later than April 1st. This form confirms the actual internship placement and provides specific information concerning the site and host professional.

The PGM staff will conduct "Mid-term Progress Reports" for all interns and will initiate follow-up activities when necessary. This form provides the PGA Golf Management staff on-going information concerning the students progress.

Students participating in summer internships must complete PGA/PGM assignments according to the course syllabus and demonstrate satisfactory progress to his/her golf professional. Failure to submit completed PGA/PGM workbooks on time will result in an F (failing grade) for the internship.

Students completing internships will be required to submit a "Site Evaluation Form" no later than September 1st. This form will detail work experiences and will provide information for future internship placements. Failure to complete this assignment will result in an F (failing grade) for the internship. Letter grades, consistent with the University's grading system, will be posted for each internship.

Supervising golf professionals will be involved in assigning final grades for student internships. Ask to see a "Internship Evaluation Form".

Students failing to complete an assigned internship (i.e., termination, suspension, quitting, etc.) will receive an F (failing grade) for the internship. Students must report changes in internship status within 48 hours.

The PGA staff will conduct on site visitations during the internship periods. Students will be visited a least once.

Internship Facilities

Below is a list of Internship Facilities from the past three (3) years: