HCA390 Healthcare Admin Internship

This course provides an opportunity to gain exposure to and experience in the administration of healthcare organizations. The internship typically is completed during the junior or senior year but can be completed earlier with the approval of the academic advisor. The internship should be arranged with the assistance of the major internship advisor. An agreement is drawn up and approved by the student, the proposed employer, and the major internship advisor. Internships require a minimum of 55 hours of on-the-job work for each hour of credit. Evaluation is made by the major internship advisor and in consultation with the employer. Prerequisites: junior class standing, permission of the academic advisor and the Dean or Dean’s designee.