HEALTH, SOCIETY & POLICY

What are the first steps?

1. Begin your internship search by visiting the CSBS Internship Database or through your own research.  
   • Health, Society & Policy internships must be health-related which may include various aspects of healthcare, health policy, and health administration.
   • Health, Society & Policy students can complete an internship for up to 6 credits.
   • A minimum of 3 credit hours is required for the internship to fulfill the Health, Society & Policy Elective section of the major requirements.
2. Request approval for a prospective internship, or for one you have already secured by completing the Course Permission Request form and allow up to 3-5 business days for processing.
   • (HSP majors may not take SBS 4890 retroactively; in other words, internships completed not-for-credit in prior semesters may not be counted for credit in a current or future semester.)
3. Upon approval, use a permission code to enroll in SBS 4890 for 1-6 credit hours. Concurrently complete the internship according to the hour requirements detailed below.

 Why do an internship?

• Workforce: Employers are more likely to hire college graduates who have some work experience. Getting work experience before graduation is one of the best ways to get a competitive advantage in the job market. Internships also give you networking opportunities and a source for letters of recommendation. Some students may find that the internship facilitates professional networking that may lead to an employment opportunity.
• Graduate School: Grad schools often look for leadership, project management or client exposure experience to which students may tailor their internships. It’s an essential way to make your application stand out.

When to do an internship?

Don’t wait until the last semester of your senior year to think about an internship. Junior or senior year are good times to complete one, but start planning now. Some require advance applications and if you wait until your final semester, you may miss the application deadlines. Many students complete two internships before graduation.

SBS 4890 Overview:

Students complete a contract with their internship site supervisor, submit bi-weekly journal entries, complete a final research paper (4-6 pages), and update their resumes. Supervisors must also agree to provide students with a mid- and end-term evaluation which accounts for a combined 40% of the student’s final grade. 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 the required contract and waiver form here:

• SBS 4890 Contract
• SBS 4890 Waiver Form