HSAD 490 - Health Services Administration Internship

3 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact the Practicum Coordinator two semesters in advance of taking this course to begin the approval process. Approval for enrollment in the course is required by the Program Director.

The bachelor level Health Services Administration Internship is an integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The internship experience should be related as closely as possible to the student’s major field and individual interest. In general, 150- 200 hours of career-related work time shall be required at the internship site and evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Responsibility for securing the internship site is the student’s responsibility. Students will be given information concerning possible placement sites. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. A College of Health Professions faculty member and placement site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance. A criminal background check and drug screen may be required by the Internship site.

Grade Note(s): Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in a grade of F. A grade of C or better is required to pass this course.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Junior status; Foundations of Health Professions completed; minimum 2.7 GPA in the major courses and 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA.