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The Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program School of Health and Human Services

Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health Presents. Student. The Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program School of Health and Human Services. Agency. University. Welcome to the World of Public Health Practice. Healthy People in Healthy Communities.

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The Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program School of Health and Human Services

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  1. Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health Presents Student The Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program School of Health and Human Services Agency University

  2. Welcome to the World of Public Health Practice Healthy People in Healthy Communities

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Required Documents Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health The Preceptor’s Guide Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program 2008 Edition

  11. 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

  12. CPR/AED Certification Your Name

  13. Additional Requirements • Mid-semester Preceptor evaluation • Two final Preceptor evaluations • Confidential intern evaluation of field placement experience • Internship portfolio

  14. The Practice of Public Health Improving the Public’s Health

  15. Your Future in Public Health Is Bright Enter Here

  16. Public Health Study at Southern Educating and Enhancing the Public Health Workforce

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