All human development students are required to complete two semesters of field placements, one on-campus internship, the other at an off-campus site in conjunction with their capstone course. These internships provide opportunities to explore different areas of potential interest; develop strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills; make connections for their futures, and become proficient in research.
About HDV Internships
Students can explore ideas and contact information using this Community Services Directory. This directory is intended for you to explore potential new placements, and is not a directory of existing internship options. You can also use the Career Services site to look for Jobs and Internships.
Internship and Co-op Instructions
Below you will find an outline of the five phases you need to do in order to successfully plan, apply, verify, register, and complete an academic Internship or Co-op. EXCEL staff are available to help you through each step and ensure that you are ready to go.
- Phase 1: Plan Ahead: Review your eligibility and timeline with your Academic Advisor.
- Phase 2: Search and apply to Internship or Co-op positions.
- Phase 3: Formalize your Internship/Co-op position by having your Site Supervisor verify the position for EXCEL to review.
- Phase 4: "Request an Experience" and fill out your learning agreement in hireOz by Handshake to be registered for academic credit.
- Phase 5: Complete all your required Internship or Co-op hours and submit your academic assignments to your Faculty Sponsor.
