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The public health major recognizes the value of potential internship placement opportunities outside of the Syracuse area as a means to enhance student experience and knowledge of public health. To qualify for PHP 422 internship placement outside of the Syracuse area, a student must:
- Complete a request process to complete an out-of-area placement.
- The student submits a one-page document to the internship coordinator that provides evidence in academic or co-curricular activities of the capacity to:
- Set realistic goals
- Work independently
- Seek opportunities for learning or professional development
- The request is then discussed among the internship staff, faculty advisor, and other faculty as needed. Approval to seek an outside of Syracuse internship placement is awarded or denied based on the following:
- Student meet with their academic advisor to discuss interests and identify potential internship sites. The student is responsible for initial contact with the potential internship site. The initial contact seeks to gain agency interest and assess capacity to host a public health intern. The internship coordinator follows-up with agency personnel to further discuss the nature of the internship experience.
- Final approval is dependent in part of the execution of a contract between the agency and Syracuse University. Note: This contract process may take 2-3 months to complete. Placements must be finalized by May 1 (summer internship), December 10th (spring internship), or August 10th (fall internship).
NOTE: Students are required to complete all PHP 422 requirements as stated in the syllabus, including participating in the poster presentation (physical presence in Syracuse required; no ‘virtual’ presentation substitutions allowed).
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Follow-up meeting with internship placement coordinator scheduled for all Spring internship students. Agency interviews completed.
Summary
Step 1:
Complete the PHP 422 Internship form. Type in the fields on the application as indicated and submit the application ensuring that you have attached a recent resume and transcript of grades. After you submit the application, a copy of your completed responses will be sent to you and your advisor via email.
Step 2:
Make an appointment to meet with your advisor to discuss your eligibility for PHP 422, your resume, your interests and your plans post-graduation. This discussion will help guide internship possibilities. Your advisor will sign your application electronically and email to Administrative Assistant, mstoffel@syr.edu and/or Internship Coordinator, mesnow@syr.edu
Step 3:
Once all the required materials have been received by the Administrative Assistant in suite 444, you will receive an email that asks you to schedule an appointment with the Public Health Internship Coordinators. A meeting with the internship coordinators is mandatory. No student will be provided an internship placement until they have met with an internship coordinator. Failure to complete the necessary application and placement process in a timely manner may impede your ability to register for the course and complete your internship.