You can do your internship at any of the 150 approved internship sites. There is a binder on the table in front of the HMS bulletin board on the third floor of Brookens listing all the agencies that have been approved. If you know of a place that you would rather do your internship, please talk to your advisor.
If you have worked in the human services field full time for three or more years, you can petition to waive your internship. In lieu of the internship, you must take an additional 4 hour course after consulting with your advisor.
Yes, you may with the approval of the internship instructor. You will do different work and projects than you do for pay to make it a learning experience for you.
Internships last either 400 or 500 hours, depending on your concentration. If you are in the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Concentration, you will complete 500 hours. All other concentrations must complete at least 400 hours.
Yes, attendance is required. The class time is used to reflect on what you are learning and sharing with other students what you have experienced.
You will need a preliminary placement form, HMS internship Request for Certificate of Insurance form, Internship Contract, and Internship Application form.
Most students are able to complete their internship in one semester, but if it is necessary, additional time can be taken.
It is recommended that you find one place to do an internship so you get a full understanding of that facility's process, however if you are interested in multiple areas, you can split your time and do two internships.
