DIGITAL ADVISING SYLLABUS: JUNIORS & SENIORS Major: Rehabilitation and Human Services

Internship Overview Expectations of Students in the College of Education Quick Facts About the Internship Finding an Internship Site The Internship Application Internship Application Deadlines

Background checks and clearances may be required of you in order to complete volunteer work and your final internship. It is important that you maintain a clean record in order to secure clearances. Failure to do so can affect your ability to graduate. Maintain a Clean Record As a future client services professional, it is imperative that you maintain a positive public image for the sake of your clients and the communities in which you will work. Protect Your Brand Expectations of Students in the College of Education

Quick Facts About the Internship When: Your internship is the final requirement that must be completed before graduation. All coursework for the RHS major and any minors must be completed before scheduling your internship In your final semester. Length: Fall and Spring internships require 600 hours (15 weeks) Summer internships require 520 hours (13 weeks) Location: Students can complete their internship inside or outside of Pennsylvania. Students are encouraged to find the best site for them in terms of location and services provided. Assignments: Students are required to submit assignments via ANGELsubmit assignments Weekly internship logs Mid-semester Intern Evaluation Report Final Internship Critique For more information, see the Internship Manual and Frequently Asked QuestionsInternship Manual Frequently Asked Questions

Finding an Internship Site Personal Interests* Your internship should take place in an RHS agency/ facility that matches your area of interest and future career goals. Select an internship consistent with your minors and/or special interest areas. Internship Database Students should identify several possible internship sites before making their final selection. Information on over 300 sites RHS students have used over the years can be found on the Internship DatabaseInternship Database Faculty Advisor After interviewing at several sites (it is recommended that you visit at least three), students should discuss the pros and cons of each site with their faculty advisor before making a final decision *Career Services is also available to help with exploring career options, resume building, mock interviews etc.Career Services

The Internship Application Internship Scheduling SheetScheduling Sheet 1 Student Acknowledgement of Responsibilities FormResponsibilities Form 2 Job Description or Description of Job Duties 3 Typed Statement of Specific Goals (at least 4) 4 Student’s Resume 5 Student’s Most Recent Degree Audit 6 Publicity Information About the Internship Site 7 Formal Written Contract Between Agency/ Facility and Penn State (if required*) 8 Once students have selected and secured an internship site they must complete and submit the RHS Internship Application, which consists of the following:RHS Internship Application

Internship Application Deadlines Spring Internship: November 1 st Deadline Summer Internship: April 1 st Deadline Fall Internship: July 1 st Deadline Students who do not submit the Internship Application by the deadline will receive a full letter grade deduction for their internship.

Academic Planning Possible Academic Plan Special Interest Areas Minor Interests Popular Minors Graduation Reminders Resources for Academic Success Big Picture Academic Plan

Full-Time Internship Possible Academic Plan 1 (Semesters 5-8) Semester 5 ENGL 202A or BStatistics 2 RHS 302 Client Assessment Humanities Selection Humanities Selection (GH) PSYCH 270 Abnormal Psychology Semester 6 RHS 303 Group Work in RHS RHS 400W Case Management & Communication Skills RHS 401 Community Mental Health Practice and Services Elective/ minor CRIM, BBH, HDFS, PSYCH, KINES or SOC Selection Semester 7 RHS 402 Children & Families in RHS RHS 403 Medical Aspects of Disability Elective/ minor CRIM, BBH, HDFS, PSYCH, KINES or SOC Selection Semester 8 RHS 495A Internship

Special Interest Areas Community Mental Health and Addictions The Community Mental Health and Addictions interest area emphasizes the skill sets and knowledge needed to work with individuals with mental health or addictions concerns.Community Mental Health and Addictions interest area Corrections Rehabilitation The Corrections interest area emphasizes the skill sets and knowledge needed to function in RHS working with juvenile offenders, prisoners and individuals with a history of incarceration.Corrections interest area Occupational Therapy The Occupational Therapy interest area provides a broad foundation for students interested in pursuing a career as an occupational therapist.Occupational Therapy interest area Physical Therapy The Physical Therapy interest area provides a broad foundation for students interested in pursuing a career as an physical therapist.Physical Therapy interest area School Settings The School Settings interest area emphasizes the skill sets and knowledge needed to provide services to children and youth within educational settings.School Settings interest area

Use Minor Quest to begin exploring minorsMinor Quest Most minors require at least 2 courses taken at the 400- level A minor is an academic program of at least 18 credits, or 6 classesminor Some minor courses can double count for both your major and minor requirements Minor Interests

Popular Minors Psychology PSYCH 100 PSYCH 301W (STAT 200 pre req) PSYCH _ _ _ PSYCH 4 _ _ Sociology SOC 001 SOC _ _ _ SOC 4 _ _ Human Development & Family Studies HD FS 129 HD FS _ _ _ HD FS 4 _ _

Graduation Reminders Check your degree audit at the end of your junior year for irregularities It is your responsibility to notify the University of your intent to graduate at the beginning of your graduation semester Activate your intent to graduate on eLion under “Graduating This Semester” Check the Academic calendar for dates when you can submit your intent to graduateAcademic calendar Intent to Graduate You can declare your minor at any point after being accepted into your major Declare your minor on eLion under the Major/Minor tab Check your minor degree audit: adjustments and petitions must be made through the minor department directly Declaring Your Minor People-to-People Career Fair – February 25, 2015People-to-People Career Fair Social/Human Services, Camps, Parks etc. Career Fairs

Resources for Academic Success Helps you to calculate the grades necessary to reach a desired cumulative grade- point average (GPA) On your eLion page, under Grades, click Target GPA Prediction Target GPA Prediction Tool To be considered a full time student, you must maintain 12 credits per semester Dropping below full-time can affect: Your Financial AidFinancial Aid Athletic EligibilityEligibility International Students’ Visa StatusVisa Status “Full Time” Status Ensure your academic success with iStudy tutorials on a variety of critical skills. Test taking strategies Time management skills Communication techniques View the full list of iStudy tutorialsView the full list of iStudy tutorials iStudy for Success

Semester 1 ENGL 015 SOC 001 Math Selection (GQ) Arts Selection (GA) First Year Seminar Semester 2 PSYCH 100 Elective / Minor Humanities Selection (GH) Science Selection (GN) Elective / Minor Gen Ed Health and Physical Activity (GHA) Semester 3 CAS 100A SOC 119 Biological Science 1 (GN) Developmental Psychology 2 RHS 100 Semester 4 RHS 300 RHS 301 Science Selection (GN) Elective / Minor Arts Selection (GA) Academic Plan: RHS Semester 5 ENGL 202A or B Statistics 3 RHS 302 Humanities Selection (GH) PSYCH 270 Semester 6 RHS 303 RHS 400W RHS 401 Elective/ minor CRIM, BBH, HDFS, PSYCH, KINES or SOC Selection Semester 7 RHS 402 RHS 403 Elective/ minor CRIM, BBH, HDFS, PSYCH, KINES or SOC Selection Semester 8 RHS 495A (internship) 1. Choose between: ANTH 021, BIOL 110, 133, 141; BI SC Choose between: PSYCH 212, HD FS 239, or EDPSY Choose between: STAT 100, STAT 200, or EDPSY 101