Kinesiology
Community Health Internship
Community Health Internship
The HLTH 444 internship is the capstone experience in the Community Health Program. Students use theories, knowledge, research and skills learned in the academic environment. Students perform a variety of duties in a real work environment.
View HLTH 444 in the University Catalog
Eligibility
- GPA of 2.5 (overall and in major)
- Document your current certification in first aid, CPR and AED (must be submitted before internship start date)
Internship Details
- Complete 300 hours with an approved agency and supervisor. At least half that time must be in health education, prevention and promotion.
- Have opportunities to lead.
- Submit an orientation form with the details of the internship site, personnel and schedule. This happens within 10 days of beginning the internship.
- Maintain a weekly journal and time log that details hours completed, tasks and projects, goals and accomplishments, and challenges that should be addressed.
- Lead a major project that supports the work of your agency.
- Ensure the site supervisor completes midterm and final performance evaluations.
- Complete a summary journal that details overall success and learning during the internship.
Possible Internship Sites
- American Red Cross, Central Minnesota
- Catholic Charities, St. Cloud
- Health Partners, Central Minnesota Clinic
- March of Dimes
- SCSU Medical Clinic
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Planned Parenthood, St. Cloud
- Rejuv Medical, Waite Park
- Recovery Health, St. Cloud
- Staywell
- Sustainable Resources Center, Minneapolis
- U of M Extension
- Whitney Senior Center
- YMCA, St. Cloud