HP 480 - Internship in Health Professions

Credits: 1, 2, or 3

This course provides an internship for junior or senior student Health Services majors who meet the perquisites. An opportunity to gain valuable insight and understanding of current topics in the healthcare environment while they assist the healthcare business reach its organizational goals will be provided. Interns will function as valuable, student members of a healthcare-related management team. The experience will lead students to a deeper appreciation of the nature of the healthcare field. Both leadership and team work opportunities will be sought, and the student intern will have a chance to think on his/her feet while participating in practical workplace situations. The University will work closely with the participating healthcare organization to customize an experience for the intern that meets the needs of the healthcare organization without compromising academic goals or the student’s academic progress.

Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed a background profile and health requirements, have completed 75 credit hours, have successfully completed HP 475, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better, and consent of instructor. For students in the Health Promotion Worksite Wellness specialty track or Health Promotion Worksite Wellness minor they must also have successfully completed HP 305 and HP 306.

Repeatability: Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

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