1. 1 The Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program School of Health and Human Services Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health Presents AgencyUniversity Student

2. 2 Welcome to the World of Public Health Practice Healthy People in Healthy Communities

3. 3 What is a Public Health Internship? A public health internship is a student-centered, practical experience, within the student’s area of specialization, supervised by a Department faculty member but which occurs in a health-related agency or organization under the guidance of an experienced preceptor or mentor.

4. 4 What is the Value of the Internship? “Reality test” knowledge and skills“Reality test” knowledge and skills Develop increased levels of confidenceDevelop increased levels of confidence Increase and refine knowledge and skillsIncrease and refine knowledge and skills Provide community serviceProvide community service Confirm choice of professionConfirm choice of profession Source of letters of recommendationSource of letters of recommendation Source of potential employment opportunitiesSource of potential employment opportunities

5. 5 What are the Eligibility Requirements? Minimum 2.0 g.p.a. for required public health core-coursesMinimum 2.0 g.p.a. for required public health core-courses Senior status and completion of at least 90 creditsSenior status and completion of at least 90 credits Completed all 400-level public health coursesCompleted all 400-level public health courses Completed any outstanding “I” grades in public health coursesCompleted any outstanding “I” grades in public health courses Attended internship orientationAttended internship orientation

6. 6 Sources for Internships Department’s Web site –Department’s Web site – http://www.southernct.edu/departments/publichttp://www.southernct.edu/departments/publichealth/ http://www.southernct.edu/departments/public Site of current employment (if applicable)Site of current employment (if applicable) Health agencies in your hometownHealth agencies in your hometown References from Department facultyReferences from Department faculty References from the Coordinator of internshipsReferences from the Coordinator of internships Current internsCurrent interns Bettycjung Web site - http://www.bettycjung.net/Bettycjung Web site - http://www.bettycjung.net/http://www.bettycjung.net/ Departmental ListservDepartmental Listserv

7. 7 The Required Internship Forms Student Completes and Submits:Student Completes and Submits: –Intern Eligibility Assessment Form –Student-Intern Certification of Commitment –Statement of Relevancy –Intern-Agency Contract and Approval Form –Employment as Field Site Forms (if applicable) Department Obtains:Department Obtains: –Student Educational Affiliation Agreement –Certified Resolutions –Non-Discrimination Agreement

8. 8 The Internship Approval Process Agency Offer Submission of Forms to Faculty Faculty Review Not ApprovedApproved Acceptance of Offer Approved Internship Site Student May Begin work at Agency Department Obtains Required Agreements

9. 9 Required Documents Southern Connecticut State University School of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Program Public Health Internship Manual 2008 Edition

10. 10 Required Documents Southern Connecticut State University Department of Public Health The Preceptor’s Guide Undergraduate Public Health Internship Program 2008 Edition

11. 11 What is the Internship Seminar? The seminar is a weekly meeting of interns that provides a forum for: Group problem-solvingGroup problem-solving Sharing experiencesSharing experiences Career planningCareer planning Enhancing presentation skillsEnhancing presentation skills Effectively transitioning to the workplaceEffectively transitioning to the workplace

12. 12 CPR/AED Certification Your Name

13. 13 Additional Requirements Mid-semester Preceptor evaluationMid-semester Preceptor evaluation Two final Preceptor evaluationsTwo final Preceptor evaluations Confidential intern evaluation of field placement experienceConfidential intern evaluation of field placement experience Internship portfolioInternship portfolio

14. 14 The Practice of Public Health Improving the Public’s Health

15. 15 Your Future in Public Health Is Bright Enter Here

16. 16 Public Health Study at Southern Educating and Enhancing the Public Health Workforce