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Virtual: Design & Innovation
About the Program
Unlock the secrets to success in the world of start-ups as you work with and learn from proven entrepreneurs across the globe, and gain the practical skills and industry knowledge needed for success. You will intern with a start-up company, take a class on the key concepts of planning your own start-up, and participate in virtual co-curricular activities that leverage the full collective knowledge of this entrepreneurial community.
Requirements
Overview
Virtual
6/15/21 - 8/13/21
$3,595
6
Deadlines
Closed
5/3/21
Requirements
Eligibility
All Levels, although absolute beginners are discouraged. Native English or equivalent fluency may be required for some placements.
2.75
3-4 courses directly related to the internship field of interest or 6 weeks full time work in the field is encouraged.
Participants are required to have access to a laptop/computer with audio and visual capabilities as well as access to reliable internet/WiFi.
1 year as a registered college student by the time of application
Additional Internship Documents (As Requested)
Internship Career Field(s)
Where You'll Study
CEA Virtual Center
CEA’s Virtual Study Center is a hub of exclusive courses, lectures and cultural engagement activities all accessible online. In CEA’s Virtual Study Center you will:
- take courses taught by experts in their fields from around the world;
- gain international and comparative perspectives; and
- engage with local cultures and communities.
Unlike CEA’s Study Centers, our Virtual Study Center is not bound by location and provides you with the chance to choose the courses and experience that best align with your academic, career, and personal interests. Come join us by learning how interconnected our world truly is and experience all of what CEA’s Virtual Study Center has to offer.
Accreditation
Courses taught through the CEA Virtual Study Center have been designed in conjunction with, and approved by, the University of New Haven (UNH). In addition, faculty appointments have been approved by UNH. After the successful completion of a session at the CEA Virtual Study Center, you will receive credit for your work from UNH. Located in Connecticut, the University of New Haven is a student-focused, comprehensive university that’s fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The agreement between CEA and UNH follows the highest standards of good practice in education abroad and satisfies the rigorous requirements of the University's institutional accreditor, making credits earned through CEA’s Virtual Study Center easily transferable to US-accredited institutions. Learn more about UNH's service as the School of Record for CEA.
Grading
Faculty at the CEA Virtual Study Center will evaluate student work and progress throughout the academic session. The following grading system is in use at CEA’s Virtual Study Center:
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CEA Grading Scale (Effective Spring 2017) |
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Letter Grade |
Numerical Grade Low Range |
Numerical Grade High Range |
Percentage Range |
Quality Points |
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A+ |
9.70 |
10.00 |
97.0 - 100% |
4.00 |
|
A |
9.40 |
9.69 |
94.0 - 96.9% |
4.00 |
|
A- |
9.00 |
9.39 |
90.0 – 93.9% |
3.70 |
|
B+ |
8.70 |
8.99 |
87.0 – 89.9% |
3.30 |
|
B |
8.40 |
8.69 |
84.0 – 86.9% |
3.00 |
|
B- |
8.00 |
8.39 |
80.0 – 83.9% |
2.70 |
|
C+ |
7.70 |
7.99 |
77.0 – 79.9% |
2.30 |
|
C |
7.40 |
7.69 |
74.0 – 76.9% |
2.00 |
|
C- |
7.00 |
7.39 |
70.0- 73.9% |
1.70 |
|
D |
6.00 |
6.99 |
60.0 – 69.9% |
1.00 |
|
F |
0.00 |
5.99 |
0 - 59.9% |
0.00 |
|
W |
Withdrawal |
|
|
0.00 |
|
INC |
Incomplete |
|
|
0.00 |
Completion of a course is defined as a receipt of a letter grade (A+ to F) as opposed to Withdrawal or Incomplete.
In order to determine a quality point ratio, each letter grade from a completed course is assigned a quality point value. The quality point value for each grade earned during a semester is multiplied by the number of semester hours assigned to that course. The sum of these points is the total number of quality points earned during the semester. It is divided by the number of semester hours completed to obtain the quality point ratio (QPR).
Classroom and Information
- Classes are taught by faculty selected by CEA and approved by UNH.
- Periodic homework assignments, projects, and final examinations will be administered.
- Class participation is mandatory and monitored by each professor. You may access your grades and attendance on your MyCEA Account.
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Credits
Program Structure & Courses
CEA’s virtual study + internship program includes a personalized internship placement, a flipped classroom-style online academic course and an additional virtual elective course. Your internship work schedule may vary depending on industry standards for your career field and will be determined with your supervisor when you start.
Internship Course
The required internship course has been designed to help you make the most of your internship and launch your transition to professional with the refined and strengthened career skills employers are craving. The course features 8 hours of live, synchronous coaching sessions during your internship and includes additional self-directed course content, activities and assignments equivalent to about 30-40 hours total.
Credit Options
The internship includes the required online hybrid course and a minimum of 120 hours in your internship placement. Together, the internship hours and course are worth 3 credits.
In addition to your internship course and placement, you will enroll in the virtual Creating your Start-Up course to complement your internship experience and learn more about the entrepreneurial culture.
The virtual elective course meets for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Overall, you may earn 6 credits. You will automatically be enrolled in the multicultural workplace course and elective course upon acceptance into the program.
Co-Curricular Activities
This program features a robust list of virtual co-curricular activities that augment and bring to life the concepts learned in class, including:
Career Coaching & Placement Process
Once you’ve submitted your application, your career development adventure will begin! The placement process is more than just securing an internship placement. You will engage in a career exploration and coaching journey with your internship coach to help you to identify your ideal professional pathway. During this time, you will receive 7-10 hours of professional career coaching via video, email and workshops.
You will also engage in additional interviews with our in-country internship coordinator and your potential host site supervisor. The host site retains the final decision regarding placements, so it’s important that your interviews reflect your maturity, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to both your career interests and the host organization.
Timeline Guarantee
Upon successfully completing your in-country internship coordinator interview, CEA guarantees you a placement that will support the personal, professional, and cross-cultural learning objectives you have identified in your career coaching process. All placements will be secured two weeks prior to program launch.
Internship Course
The required internship course has been designed to help you make the most of your internship and launch your transition to professional with the refined and strengthened career skills employers are craving. The course features 8 hours of live, synchronous coaching sessions during your internship and includes additional self-directed course content, activities and assignments equivalent to about 30-40 hours total.
Credit Options
The internship includes the required online hybrid course and a minimum of 120 hours in your internship placement. Together, the internship hours and course are worth 3 credits.
In addition to your internship course and placement, you will enroll in the virtual Creating your Start-Up course to complement your internship experience and learn more about the entrepreneurial culture.
The virtual elective course meets for 45 contact hours/3 credits. Overall, you may earn 6 credits. You will automatically be enrolled in the multicultural workplace course and elective course upon acceptance into the program.
Co-Curricular Activities
This program features a robust list of virtual co-curricular activities that augment and bring to life the concepts learned in class, including:
- A lecture series featuring guest speakers from the entrepreneurial world (start-up founders/CEO's, executives from small start-up initiatives, etc.)
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A panel discussion with individuals from professional organizations
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Entrepreneur meet and greet events
Career Coaching & Placement Process
Once you’ve submitted your application, your career development adventure will begin! The placement process is more than just securing an internship placement. You will engage in a career exploration and coaching journey with your internship coach to help you to identify your ideal professional pathway. During this time, you will receive 7-10 hours of professional career coaching via video, email and workshops.
You will also engage in additional interviews with our in-country internship coordinator and your potential host site supervisor. The host site retains the final decision regarding placements, so it’s important that your interviews reflect your maturity, adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to both your career interests and the host organization.
Timeline Guarantee
Upon successfully completing your in-country internship coordinator interview, CEA guarantees you a placement that will support the personal, professional, and cross-cultural learning objectives you have identified in your career coaching process. All placements will be secured two weeks prior to program launch.
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
Course offerings are contingent upon enrollment. We'll post an updated list once offerings are finalized.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Internship * | 400 | En | 142 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creating Your Start-Up | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
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June 15
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. |
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June 16
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Orientation
Mandatory Internship & Course Orientation will be held. |
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August 13
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. |