Non-Clinical InternshipJoseph O Otundo, PhD, CHESSchool of Counseling, Human Performance, and RehabilitationUALR

Background� BS non-clinical careers HLED & Promotion� Juniors/Seniors� Enrolment-Advisors/coordinator (Dr. P)� Academic credit/real-life work experiences� Spend time with a mentor-direction� Tasks/projects meet course/program objectives

Why?

Policies� Internship in major field� No areas with experience/employed� No family/friend as supervisor� Adhere to agency policies & Procedures� If necessary internship can be terminated anytime

How? PacketPacket (Due dates)� Three meetings- information, site visit, presentation� Forms- 3- Info, Intern eval, Supervisor eval� 6 Journal entries (500) � Presentation- Final paper, powerpoints

Journal Entries� Detailed description of the projects/ tasks

completed� Highlight thoughts, feelings and opinions � Challenges� Min 500 words

Where?

Internship sites?� Health agencies-UAMS patient advocacy � Athletic department� Mid-south� Wellness programs/after school� Faculty research

Health Agency Requirements� Designated agency supervisor� Written description of responsibilities� Physical facility/equipment� Advise faculty ASAP any serious deficiency� Advise on change in personnel � Copy of rules and regulations� Evaluate student using designated form� Forward form within a week of completion� Remove intern from facility

Assignments and TasksMandatory Informational MeetingSyllabus ExamAutobiographyInternship Information FormStudent Evaluation of Internship Agency FormAgency evaluation of Intern FormFieldwork Journal Entries (6)Internship Observational Site VisitResumeFinal PaperFinal Paper powerpointsFinal presentation

Grading/Weighted

Category % GradeOrientation (Syllabus exam, mandatory informational meeting, autobiography)

15%

Assignments (Internship forms/Resume) 20%Journal entries (6) 40%Site visit 5%Discussion 20%Total % 100

Challenges� Identifying health agency sites� Scheduling site visits� Scheduling meetings