Internship Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Am I required to register for academic credit?
The choice to register for credit depends on a few factors:
- Do you need internship or upper division credits to graduate?
- Does the internship you are completing require you to receive academic credit?
If you plan on receiving academic credit for your internship, you must complete the application for credit before the deadline for the semester you wish to receive credit for. This date usually occurs about 4 weeks into an academic semester. Please see the academic calendar to confirm this date.
When is the last day to register for academic credit?
Please view the academic calendar to determine the last day to register for internship academic credit. This date tends to be about 4 weeks into the semester.
How many hours do I need to complete in my internship to earn credit?
To earn one credit, you need to complete 45 hours in your internship.
What class am I being enrolled in?
When you register for credit, you will notice on your course schedule that you are added to a course (HLTH 493, HEP 493, etc.) for however many credits you register for. Along with your internship, you will have some assignments that are designed to help you best engage with your internship and articulate your experience. These assignments are delivered over Canvas asynchronously.
Where have students interned previously?
Hundreds of SPPH students have done internships in the last 5 years. Students have completed internships in a variety of fields including epidemiology, health education and promotion, health informatics and information management, and more. For help finding an internship, please review the Find an Internship page.
When should I start looking for an internship?
Although deadlines and availability of internships vary, it is recommended that you start this process the semester before you hope to complete your internship.