Applied Community Internship in Human Development and Family Science
HDFS 5910
6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Applied Community Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course Description
Supervised professional practice in settings with employed
persons in a Human Development and Family Science or related
field.
Athena Title
Applied Internship in HDFS
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5910S
Non-Traditional Format
Students must complete 40 clock hours per 1 credit hour for
which they are registered (e.g., 6 credit hours = 240 clock
hours) within the semester during which they are registered for
the internship.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to apply their HDFS coursework in a learning environment. Interns are expected to develop an understanding of the respective mission, policies, and services of their sponsoring agencies. Interns are expected to develop professional skills and work habits that will allow them to transition into their chosen careers.
Students will build upon their existing knowledge base in family science and/or Family Life Education to further develop their skills.
Students will apply their knowledge of family science and/or Family Life Education in a professional setting.
Students will evaluate their performance as well as their strength and growth areas in the workplace.
Students will learn the experiences of those who work in family science settings and/or Family Life Education settings.
Students will share their internship experiences with their cohort through topical group meetings.
Students will reflect on their experience through creation of structured weekly logs, weekly assignments, a professional portfolio, as well as a project relevant to their internship experience.
Topical Outline
Complete and submit weekly assignments
Complete and submit mid-term and final self-rating evaluation
Prepare paper or project summarizing the experience
