Fall 2026
Internship Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Instructor: Kellie Buckner, EA
Email: bucknerkc@lamarpa.edu
Phone: 409-984-6378
Office: Student Center, 4th Floor, Room 411
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8 am - Noon; Tuesday 8 am - 10 am
Additional Contact Information: Teams
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
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Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Professional Clothing and Shoes
A pencil or Pen
A notebook for notes
End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
1. Utilize software to perform accounting tasks. 2. Record transactions for all types of accounting transactions applying GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). 3. Prepare and analyze accounting reports. 4. Define accounting terminology. 5. Demonstrate ethical written and verbal skills.
Week 1 through Week 15: Work 10-20 hours a week at the internship location, and complete 160 hours by December 8, 2026. Students will keep a weekly journal of their internship experience and prepare weekly reports due each Tuesday for the previous week, to be submitted to a faculty member on Blackboard.
Week 1: Student must meet with the instructor by August 27, 2026
Week 2: Turn in Timesheet for Week 1
The student must turn in the intern handbook signed by the student and the internship sponsor.
Week 3:Turn in Timesheet for Week 2
Week 4: Turn in Timesheet for Week 3
Week 5: Turn in Timesheet for Week 4
Student will write their resume and cover letter
Week 6: Turn in Timesheet for Week 5
Week 7: Turn in Timesheet for Week 6
Students must turn in Acceptance Letters
Week 8: Turn in Timesheet for Week 7
Week 9: Turn in Timesheet for Week 8
Students must turn in Recommendation Letters
Week 10: Turn in Timesheet for Week 9
Interview- Meeting with the instructor or online
Week 11: Turn in Timesheet for Week 10
Reports on the history of the business sponsoring the internship.
Week 12: Turn in Timesheet for Week 11
Week 13: Turn in Timesheet for Week 12
Students must turn in their Student Evaluation of the Internship Sponsor.
Week 14: Turn in Timesheet for Week 13
Internship Sponsor Evaluation of Student - The Internship Sponsor should email me the evaluation.
Week 15: Turn in Timesheet for Week 14
Going over the evaluation from their internship - Meeting with the Instructor
Week 16: Turn in Timesheet for Week 15 (Due December 8, 2026)
December 8, 2026
90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
In Order to pass this course, you must have a C or higher.
Internship Evaluation: 70%
Assignments 30%
Students are responsible for adhering to all LSCPA policies, rules, and regulations, including completing internship paperwork and meeting all deadlines given by the Faculty Coordinator.
~ Students are responsible for adhering to all Facility policies, rules, and regulations, including the time to arrive at the internship and the number of hours to be worked each week.
~ I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person or schedule a virtual meeting on TEAMS.
~ Homework assignments will be given each week. Not all homework may be graded.
~ LATE WORK is not encouraged. Only accepted with instructor approval at the instructor's discretion. Due dates are given, and enough time is given to complete all work. The Student may complete work early.
~ Academic Policies: Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second instance of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will be handled in accordance with campus policies and procedures, with the department chair. This could result in the student being given an "F" for the course.
~ E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with the instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken and identify the student's name, course, and any return phone number.
~ Students must adhere to the dress code and other policies of their internship location (i.e., scrubs, no denim, etc.). Students must notify the internship supervisor and instructor regarding absences. It is the student's responsibility to make up any missing hours. All internship hours must be completed by noon on the final exam day.
Students must work a minimum of 10-20 hours per week for a period of 15 weeks (or the length of the semester). The students must have completed 160 hours by the last day of classes of the semester. Students may not work 20 or more hours per week and end the semester early. Students must work all semester in order to receive a more beneficial learning experience.
~ Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development.
~ To be successful in this course, the student MUST log into BlackBoard at least 2-3 times weekly. Regular, reliable access to BlackBoard via Internet is required for this online course. Attendance is monitored via Blackboard reports of logins and interaction with course through certification of hours sheets submitted.
THIS IS A SEMESTER LONG JOB INTERVIEW. Please treat it as so.
Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Cristina Lawson
Business & Industrial Technology Department Chair
Lawsonac@lamarpa.edu
(409)984-6381