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The Undergraduate Public The Undergraduate Public Health Health

Internship ProgramInternship ProgramSchool of Health and Human ServicesSchool of Health and Human Services

Southern Connecticut State University

Department of Public Health

Presents

Agency University

Student

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Welcome to the World of Welcome to the World of Public Health Practice Public Health Practice

Healthy People in Healthy Communities

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What is a Public Health What is a Public Health Internship?Internship?

A public health internship is a student-A public health internship is a student-centered, centered, practical experience, practical experience, within within the the student’s area of specializationstudent’s area of specialization, , supervised by a Department faculty supervised by a Department faculty member but which member but which occurs in a health-occurs in a health-related agencyrelated agency or organization under or organization under the the guidanceguidance of an of an experienced experienced preceptorpreceptor or mentor. or mentor.

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What is the Value of the What is the Value of the Internship?Internship?

• ““Reality test” knowledge and skillsReality test” knowledge and skills• Develop increased levels of confidenceDevelop increased levels of confidence• Increase and refine knowledge and skillsIncrease and refine knowledge and skills• Provide community serviceProvide community service• Confirm choice of professionConfirm choice of profession• Source of letters of recommendationSource of letters of recommendation• Source of Source of potential employmentpotential employment

opportunitiesopportunities

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What are the Eligibility What are the Eligibility Requirements?Requirements?

• Minimum 2.0 g.p.a. for required public Minimum 2.0 g.p.a. for required public health core-courseshealth core-courses

• Senior status and completion of at least Senior status and completion of at least 90 credits90 credits

• Completed all 400-level public health Completed all 400-level public health coursescourses

• Completed any outstanding “I” grades Completed any outstanding “I” grades in public health coursesin public health courses

• Attended internship orientationAttended internship orientation

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Sources for InternshipsSources for Internships

• Department’s Web site – Department’s Web site – http://www.southernct.edu/departments/publichttp://www.southernct.edu/departments/publichealthhealth//

• Site of current employment (if applicable)Site of current employment (if applicable)• Health agencies in your hometownHealth agencies in your hometown• References from Department facultyReferences from Department faculty• References from the Coordinator of References from the Coordinator of

internshipsinternships• Current internsCurrent interns• Bettycjung Web site - Bettycjung Web site -

http://www.bettycjung.net/http://www.bettycjung.net/• Departmental ListservDepartmental Listserv

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The Required Internship The Required Internship FormsForms

• Student Completes and Submits:Student Completes and Submits:

– Intern Eligibility Assessment FormIntern Eligibility Assessment Form– Student-Intern Certification of CommitmentStudent-Intern Certification of Commitment– Statement of RelevancyStatement of Relevancy– Intern-Agency Contract and Approval FormIntern-Agency Contract and Approval Form– Employment as Field Site Forms Employment as Field Site Forms (if applicable)(if applicable)

• Department Obtains:Department Obtains:– Student Educational Affiliation AgreementStudent Educational Affiliation Agreement– Certified ResolutionsCertified Resolutions– Non-Discrimination AgreementNon-Discrimination Agreement

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The Internship Approval The Internship Approval ProcessProcess

Agency Offer

Submission ofForms to Faculty

Faculty Review

Not ApprovedApproved

Acceptance of Offer

Approved Internship Site

Student May Beginwork at Agency

Department Obtains Required

Agreements

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Required DocumentsRequired DocumentsSouthern Connecticut State UniversitySchool of Health and Human Services

Department of Public Health

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree ProgramPublic Health Internship Manual

2008 Edition

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Required DocumentsRequired Documents

Southern Connecticut State UniversityDepartment of Public Health

The Preceptor’s Guide

UndergraduatePublic Health Internship Program

2008 Edition

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What is the Internship What is the Internship Seminar?Seminar?

The seminar is a weekly meeting of interns that provides a forum for:

• Group problem-solvingGroup problem-solving• Sharing experiencesSharing experiences• Career planningCareer planning• Enhancing presentation skillsEnhancing presentation skills• Effectively transitioning to the workplaceEffectively transitioning to the workplace

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CPR/AED CertificationCPR/AED Certification

Your Name

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Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements

• Mid-semester Preceptor evaluationMid-semester Preceptor evaluation

• Two final Preceptor evaluationsTwo final Preceptor evaluations

• Confidential intern evaluation of Confidential intern evaluation of field placement experiencefield placement experience

• Internship portfolioInternship portfolio

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The Practice of Public HealthThe Practice of Public Health

Improving the Public’s Health

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Your Future in Public Health Your Future in Public Health Is BrightIs Bright

Enter Here

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Public Health Study at Public Health Study at SouthernSouthern

Educating and Enhancing the Public Health

Workforce