Community Health Internship

The HLTH 444 internship is the capstone experience in the Community Health Program. Students use theories, knowledge, research and skills learned in the academic environment. Students perform a variety of duties in a real work environment.

Eligibility

• Must have completed 35 credits in the major, including HLTH 325, 475, 484
• GPA of 2.5 in the major and overall
• Document your current certification in first aid, CPR and AED (this must be submitted before your internship starts)

Internship Details

Interns must:

• Complete 300 hours with an approved agency and supervisor. At least half that time must be in health education, prevention and promotion.
• Have opportunities to lead.
• Submit an orientation form with the details of the internship site, personnel and schedule. This happens within 10 days of beginning the internship.
• Maintain a weekly journal and time log that details hours completed, tasks and projects, goals and accomplishments, and challenges that should be addressed.
• Lead a major project that supports the work of your agency.
• Ensure the site supervisor completes midterm and final performance evaluations.
• Complete a summary journal that details overall success and learning during the internship.