Non-Clinical Internship Joseph O Otundo, PhD, CHES School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation UALR
Background BS non-clinical careers HLED & Promotion Juniors/Seniors Enrolment-Advisors/coordinator (Dr. P) Academic credit/real-life work experiences Spend time with a mentor-direction Tasks/projects meet course/program objectives
Why?
Policies Internship in major field No areas with experience/employed No family/friend as supervisor Adhere to agency policies & Procedures If necessary internship can be terminated anytime
How? Packet Packet (Due dates) Three meetings- information, site visit, presentation Forms- 3- Info, Intern eval, Supervisor eval 6 Journal entries (500) Presentation- Final paper, powerpoints
Journal Entries Detailed description of the projects/ tasks completed Highlight thoughts, feelings and opinions Challenges Min 500 words
Where?
Internship sites? Health agencies-UAMS patient advocacy Athletic department Mid-south Wellness programs/after school Faculty research
Health Agency Requirements Designated agency supervisor Written description of responsibilities Physical facility/equipment Advise faculty ASAP any serious deficiency Advise on change in personnel Copy of rules and regulations Evaluate student using designated form Forward form within a week of completion Remove intern from facility
Assignments and Tasks Mandatory Informational Meeting Syllabus Exam Autobiography Internship Information Form Student Evaluation of Internship Agency Form Agency evaluation of Intern Form Fieldwork Journal Entries (6) Internship Observational Site Visit Resume Final Paper Final Paper powerpoints Final presentation
Grading/Weighted Category % Grade Orientation (Syllabus exam, mandatory 15% informational meeting, autobiography) Assignments (Internship forms/Resume) 20% Journal entries (6) 40% Site visit 5% Discussion 20% Total % 100
Challenges Identifying health agency sites Scheduling site visits Scheduling meetings
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