Internships
Discover Your Future In Health Promotion and Wellness Management
Acquire invaluable practical experience, uncover potential career paths, and establish connections with experts in your chosen field, all while putting your classroom knowledge to the test in a real-world setting. The internship course in Health Promotion and Wellness Management (HSC 498) is tailored to offer you firsthand exposure to the industry. It serves as a valuable complement to your undergraduate education, propelling you towards the achievement of your degree while equipping you with practical skills and knowledge in the field.
Internship Types | Paid or Unpaid |
Duration | Spans the full semester or term |
Enrollement Status | Can be full-time or part time, still take classes |
Length of Registration | Once started, the process to getting registered may take several weeks. |
Required Course | HSC 498 combines internship work with course assignments. |
Credits | 3 credit hours |
Semester Availability | Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer semesters. |
Required Hours | 120 hours |
Fees | Part of tuition Fall and Spring, Cost per credit for Summer/Winter |
Grading | H (Honors), S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory) not calculated into your GPA |
Faculty Sponsor | All HPW students have the same faculty sponsor Dr. Jessica Harris |
Timelines | Timelines & Deadlines |
Eligibility & Criteria
- Must be a junior, senior or graduate student (transfer and graduate students must complete one academic semester in major/program).
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Must have completed HSC 448 with a C- or better.
- International students on an F-1 visa must meet with their International Education Advisor before registering for an internship.
Navigating Your Internship
Navigating the world of internships might appear overwhelming when you're uncertain about the array of opportunities, but you can be confident that our dedicated faculty advisors, department internship coordinator, and the wealth of resources available through EXCEL are here to guide you in uncovering your specific areas of interest. Below you will find an outline of the five phases you need to do in order to successfully plan, apply, verify, register, and complete an academic Internship. EXCEL staff are available to help you through each step and ensure that you are ready to go.
Phase 1: Plan Ahead | Review your eligibility and timeline with your Academic Advisor. |
Phase 2: Search and Apply | Locate Internships |
Phase 3: Formalize Internship | Have your Site Supervisor verify the position for EXCEL to review |
Phase 4: Request an Experience | Fill out your learning agreement in Handshake |
Phase 5: Complete | Submit all required Internship hours and course work |
Video Resources | Explanations of the phases above |
Who To Contact for More Information
Dr. Jessica Harris, Faculty Sponsor | |
Tina Cooper, Internship Coordinator for the SUNY Oswego Campus |
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EXCEL Office |
Internship Journey Highlights
Revised 10/14/23