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Application:
Complete the application and meet with a faculty advisor
Site Selection:
Internship opportunities are listed in the Internship Directory
located in the main office at the Transition Center.
Resume
Development: Not all agencies require a resume. However,
developing a resume helps you to focus on your objectives and
accomplishments. It is recommended that you prepare a concise resume
that reflects your education, work and volunteer experience, and
special skills.
Interviews:
Contact agencies that are of interest to you and request a personal
interview. The agency will assess whether or not you have the
necessary background, seriousness of purpose, and overall maturity
to successfully complete an internship in their agency. It may be
helpful to research the agency prior to your interview.
During the interview,
be sure to:
- emphasize your skills, knowledge,
relevant course work, and experience
- dress appropriately
- be on time
- be relaxed and attentive
- ask questions and discuss goals
After the
Interview: Schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty
advisor to discuss which agency best fits your goals. Contact all of
the agencies to inform them of your decision and thank them for
their time.
Learning
Contract: All participants of the internship program are
required to use the learning contract format. This important
component of the planning process for the internship deserves
thoughtful attention. (See the section on learning contract
guidelines)
Approval of Your
Learning Contract: The learning contract must:
- Include all of the sections
listed in the guidelines and be completed by the designated
deadline.
- Be approved by your faculty
advisor
- Be typewritten
- Include a cover sheet signed by
the student intern, the faculty internship advisor, and the
agency supervisor.
Note:
Every participant in the Internship program (student intern, agency
supervisor and the faculty internship advisor) must have a copy of
the learning contract. It is the student’s responsibility to
ensure that everyone has a copy.
Registration:
Registration for HDF 480 and 481 is contingent upon
completion and approval of the learning contract. Upon acceptance,
override forms will be signed by the faculty advisor allowing the
student to register for internship credit.
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