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The Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program by Southern Connecticut State University's Department of Public Health provides students with valuable practical experience in health-related agencies. This student-centered program, supervised by faculty members and experienced preceptors, aims to develop confidence, skills, and knowledge in public health practice. Interns benefit from community service, career confirmation, and potential employment opportunities. Eligibility requires a minimum GPA, senior status, completion of required courses, and attendance at an internship orientation. The program offers various sources for internships and requires completion of internship forms.
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Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health Presents Student The Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program School of Health and Human Services Agency University
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What is a Public Health Internship? A public health internship is a student-centered, practical experience, within the student’s area of specialization, supervised by a Department faculty member but which occurs in a health-related agency or organization under the guidance of an experienced preceptor or mentor.
What is the Value of the Internship? • “Reality test” knowledge and skills • Develop increased levels of confidence • Increase and refine knowledge and skills • Provide community service • Confirm choice of profession • Source of letters of recommendation • Source of potential employment opportunities
What are the Eligibility Requirements? • Minimum 2.0 g.p.a. for required public health core-courses • Senior status and completion of at least 90 credits • Completed all 400-level public health courses • Completed any outstanding “I” grades in public health courses • Attended internship orientation
Sources for Internships • Department’s Web site – http://www.southernct.edu/departments/publichealth/ • Site of current employment (if applicable) • Health agencies in your hometown • References from Department faculty • References from the Coordinator of internships • Current interns • Bettycjung Web site - http://www.bettycjung.net/ • Departmental Listserv
The Required Internship Forms • Student Completes and Submits: • Intern Eligibility Assessment Form • Student-Intern Certification of Commitment • Statement of Relevancy • Intern-Agency Contract and Approval Form • Employment as Field Site Forms (if applicable) • Department Obtains: • Student Educational Affiliation Agreement • Certified Resolutions • Non-Discrimination Agreement
The Internship Approval Process Agency Offer Submission of Forms to Faculty Faculty Review Approved Not Approved Department Obtains Required Agreements Acceptance of Offer Approved Internship Site Student May Begin work at Agency
Required Documents Southern Connecticut State University School of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Program Public Health Internship Manual 2008 Edition
Required Documents Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health The Preceptor’s Guide Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program 2008 Edition
What is the Internship Seminar? The seminar is a weekly meeting of interns that provides a forum for: • Group problem-solving • Sharing experiences • Career planning • Enhancing presentation skills • Effectively transitioning to the workplace
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Additional Requirements • Mid-semester Preceptor evaluation • Two final Preceptor evaluations • Confidential intern evaluation of field placement experience • Internship portfolio
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