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Family and Consumer Studies students can register for 1-6 credits per semester for up to two semesters, with a maximum of 12 credits available via registration in FCS 4890. Six (6) credits may be used toward major elective credit. To begin your internship search, visit the CSBS Internship Database and make an appointment with your Internship Coordinator. If you have already secured an internship and would like to receive course credit, please complete the Course Permission Request form and allow up to 3-5 business days for processing.

FCS 4890 Overview:

Students complete all required paperwork, including internship goals with their internship site supervisor, at the beginning of the semester. Additionally, students must submit bi-weekly journal entries, and supervisors must agree to provide students with a mid- and end-term evaluation. All coursework is available and graded via Canvas.

You MUST HAVE A PERMISSION CODE to add this course. If you have already secured an internship, request a permission code. If you have not yet secured an internship, please meet with your Internship Coordinator to review your options.

Access a sample syllabus here

Access the required paperwork:

Hour requirements:

1 credits = 45 internship hours over the course of the ENTIRE semester

2 credits = 90 internship hours over the course of the ENTIRE semester

3 credits  = 135 internship hours over the course of the ENTIRE semester

4 credits = 180 internship hours over the course of the ENTIRE semester

5 credits = 225 internship hours over the course of the ENTIRE semester

6 credits = 270 internship hours over the course of the ENTIRE semester

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
 
Trish Saccomano

 

Trish Saccomano

Clinical Instructor, Family And Consumer Studies
trish.saccomano@fcs.utah.edu

 

Last Updated: 7/26/23