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Course Description
Course Description
This course will provide students in the Master of Science in Human Services with practical experience in a professional field. It provides an opportunity to combine academic theory with new, career-related experience. At least 15 hours per week must be devoted to tasks that apply theory and academic content in a professional setting for a minimum of 150 out-of-class hours. Tasks must be delineated in the Learning Contract, which demonstrates an advanced application of academic theory in the workplace.
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
HN598-1: Apply the theoretical knowledge gained from course work in a professional human service setting.
HN598-2: Analyze ethical implications of decisions in a human service professional setting.
HN598-3: Demonstrate application of professional competencies in the human service workplace.
HN598-4: Assess cultural and individual differences that impact service delivery in the human service workplace.
HN598-5: Evaluate the internship experience through the use of reflective practice.
Graded Assignments
Graded Assignments
Weekly discussions, seminars, time sheets
Meetings with instructor one-on-one
Learning Contract (to be reviewed and signed by site supervisor)
2 site supervisor evaluations
Schedule
Schedule
Students must apply for the course one term prior to the internship term. The course is on a limited schedule, so plan ahead!
Term Application Deadline
2503A (July 2 - September 9) April 30, 2025
2503C (July 30 - October 7) May 14, 2025
2026
2604C (August 26 - November 3) June 10, 2026
2604A (October 14 - December 21) July 29, 2026
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
GPA 3.0 or higher
Open elective available
Include three possible site options
Site REquirements
Site REquirements
Work must be related to human services
Site must sign affiliation agreement with Purdue Global
Provide 15 hours per week for duration of 10 week term
Supervisor Requirements
Supervisor Requirements
Sign weekly time sheet
The supervisor's role is to effectively train the intern student and provide all necessary resources for the position.
It is best to develop learning objectives and goals with the student and monitor the student throughout to ensure they are completing assigned duties and staying busy.
The supervisor will be provided forms to evaluate the intern's progress in weeks 4 and 8, and it is helpful to provide the intern with feedback often.
Since the student is earning academic credit for this internship course, it is important to define the appropriate and inappropriate work duties during the internship. Inappropriate work includes personal errands, any work that is unsafe, administrative tasks that take up more than 30% of the work responsibilities. Appropriate work includes providing the intern student with a hands-on learning experience that combines practical application, observation, professional opportunities, and mentorship that relate to the field and/or specific career.
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