Interprofessional Internship
** available as of 01/01/2027
** available as of 01/01/2027
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Health Science BS program.
This internship course provides students with the opportunity to integrate academic learning with professional practice through 200 hours of supervised field experience in health organizations. Students will engage in interprofessional settings where they apply theoretical knowledge, develop professional competencies, and contribute to collaborative practice. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice, professional identity formation, and the development of skills essential for effective teamwork and leadership in health and public health contexts.
Outcomes: Apply discipline-specific knowledge and interprofessional competencies in a professional health organization setting; Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills in interprofessional practice; Evaluate the role of interprofessional collaboration in improving health outcomes and organizational effectiveness; Develop professional skills, networks, and career readiness through supervised experiential learning.
This internship course provides students with the opportunity to integrate academic learning with professional practice through 200 hours of supervised field experience in health organizations. Students will engage in interprofessional settings where they apply theoretical knowledge, develop professional competencies, and contribute to collaborative practice. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice, professional identity formation, and the development of skills essential for effective teamwork and leadership in health and public health contexts.
Outcomes: Apply discipline-specific knowledge and interprofessional competencies in a professional health organization setting; Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills in interprofessional practice; Evaluate the role of interprofessional collaboration in improving health outcomes and organizational effectiveness; Develop professional skills, networks, and career readiness through supervised experiential learning.