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Internship Guidelines

Health Studies major must maintained a 12-credit-hour internship experience (Community Health Students total 360 hours) or a 6-credit-hour internship experience (MOT students total 180 hours) must be completed as part of the requirements of a B.S. in Health Studies degree.  No other courses may be taken during the semester in which a student is completing their internship.  Guidelines for the internship are available from the Internship Coordinator.  Pay close attention to guidelines and other posted announcements:

• Enroll in HS 4121 the semester prior to your internship experience.

• Submit “Intent to Register for Internship” form during the Fall or Spring semester prior to your internship experience.

• Make an appointment with your assigned HS Advisor to submit a format TWU (B.S. in Health Studies) Degree Plan one year prior to internship. (The degree plan will be reviewed by our Department Chair, College Dean, and TWU Registrar).

• Complete at least 90 credit hours of total course work (senior standing) before enrolling in Internship.

• Attain the minimum GPA requirements (Health Studies and Cumulative GPA of 2.75 and “C” or better in all Health Studies Courses).

• Successfully complete prerequisite courses prior to the Internship—all required Health Studies courses with the exception of electives must be completed prior to the internship.

• Obtain approval from the Internship Coordinator and the preceptor of the proposed internship site prior to registration.

Check with the Dr. Roger Shipley Internship Coordinator at RShipley@twu.edu or 940-898-2840 for clarification and further information!

Internship Packet

Click here to download the Internship Packet.

Possible Internship Opportunities:

• American Lung Association
• Baylor Tom Landry Center
• Cooper Aerobics and Fitness
• Department of Public Health and Safety
• EndStage Renal Disease Network 14
• MADD
• National Kidney Foundation of North Texas
• Raytheon Fitness

These are a few companies that offer internships during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.  There are many more, please contact Dr. Roger Shipley at RShipley@twu.edu  for more details.