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- 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 meets with their academic advisor adand/or internship coordinator 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 on the execution on a contract or letter of agreement between the agency and Syracuse University:
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