BHS 520 Internship in Healthcare Studies

3 Credit(s)

This course affords students the opportunity to translate theory into practice, apply and gain knowledge, build collegial relationships, and directly experience the operations and functions within a healthcare setting. This fieldwork may assist
students in clarifying their career goals and exploring future employment opportunities. Students will work under the supervision of a lead university faculty and a worksite supervisor during their course of study. A minimum of ten-hours/
week with a minimum of a 2 day/week site schedule and 120 total hours required. Regular supervisory meetings with Healthcare Studies faculty is also required. Open only to Healthcare Studies seniors of academic good standing.
Repeatable. Students may not take more than 12 internship credits, per university policy.
Prerequisite: BHS320