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Internship documents & directions

Internship Deadlines
Keep in mind it takes time to process all the electronic signatures. Waiting till the deadline does not mean your application will be expedited. Spring - December 19th
Summer - May 8th
Fall - August 12th

Internship Deadlines

Keep in mind it takes time to process all the electronic signatures. Waiting till the deadline does not mean your application will be expedited.

Spring - December 19th

Summer - May 8th

Fall - August 12th

Four Internship Options Available for In-Person Major Programs
1. Full Time - 12-credit internship Must be last semester of program. Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 12 credits Full-time hours for 14 weeks = 540 hours total last semester Core courses must be completed prior and cannot be taken with internship. Recreational therapy students are required to complete a 12-credit internship the last semester of program and cannot select any below options. Full-time 40 hours a week for 14 weeks = 560 hours total.
2. Part Time - 6-credit Internship last two semesters completed over senior year Must be last 2 semesters of program Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 6 credits for two semesters consecutively Part-time hours each semester = 270 by the end of each semester 2 non-core courses allowed each semester to accommodate for full time status but not required.
3. Part Time - 6-credit internship + 6 credits of non-core SCRD related courses Must be last semester of program Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 6 credits Part-time hours each semester = 270 last semester 6 credits of non-core SCRD courses (NLM, PRM, CRD, CSM, TDM) different than required credits built into major already. No double dipping.
4. Professional track For those who have industry experience Service-learning experience or enrichment project at current place of employment Must be last semester of program Enrolled in CRD 435 for 3 credits Enrolled in 9 credits of SCRD classes (NLM, PRM, CRD, CSM, TDM) different than required credits in program. No double dipping.

Four Internship Options Available for In-Person Major Programs

1. Full Time - 12-credit internship

Must be last semester of program.
Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 12 credits
Full-time hours for 14 weeks = 540 hours total last semester
Core courses must be completed prior and cannot be taken with internship.
Recreational therapy students are required to complete a 12-credit internship the last semester of program and cannot select any below options. Full-time 40 hours a week for 14 weeks = 560 hours total.

2. Part Time - 6-credit Internship last two semesters completed over senior year

Must be last 2 semesters of program
Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 6 credits for two semesters consecutively
Part-time hours each semester = 270 by the end of each semester
2 non-core courses allowed each semester to accommodate for full time status but not required.

3. Part Time - 6-credit internship + 6 credits of non-core SCRD related courses

Must be last semester of program
Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 6 credits
Part-time hours each semester = 270 last semester
6 credits of non-core SCRD courses (NLM, PRM, CRD, CSM, TDM) different than required credits built into major already. No double dipping.

4. Professional track

For those who have industry experience
Service-learning experience or enrichment project at current place of employment
Must be last semester of program
Enrolled in CRD 435 for 3 credits
Enrolled in 9 credits of SCRD classes (NLM, PRM, CRD, CSM, TDM) different than required credits in program. No double dipping.

Option for Tourism and Recreation Online Degree
6-credit internship Must be last semester of program Will be enrolled in TDM 484 for 6 credits Can take non-core classes with internship Part-time hours = 270 last semester Session A or B

Option for Tourism and Recreation Online Degree

6-credit internship

Must be last semester of program
Will be enrolled in TDM 484 for 6 credits
Can take non-core classes with internship
Part-time hours = 270 last semester
Session A or B

Minor/Certificate/BIS & WP Carey Concentration Internship Option
3-credit internship Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 484 for 3 credits 3 credits = 135 hours

Both the degree of professional experience gained by students and the quality of work they perform – is impacted by the plans made and recorded in the internship packet. This agreement provides the framework that ensures everyone is on the same page and working together as the student progresses toward completing the requirements needed for graduation.

Steps of of Internship Application Process

Once student submits internship application, an electronic internship packet will be emailed via adobesign.
Student will attach a letter or email of acceptance.

Recreation Therapy students will be required to submit additional documents such as Supervisor Resume, Supervisor CTRS Certificate, and a copy of the Internship Manual.

Students who wish to complete an internship at the same location where they currently work must complete Work Variance Form included in the packet. The purpose of the form is to allow the student to demonstrate new responsibilities, projects and/or assignments that significantly differ from their current responsibilities.
Internship supervisor will confirm internship committment and fill out the core competency form.
SCRD Associate Director will provide final approval after reviewing DARS. We will enroll you into the CRD 463 or PRM 484 Internship Courses.

Internship documents & directions

Internship Deadlines

Four Internship Options Available for In-Person Major Programs

Option for Tourism and Recreation Online Degree

Minor/Certificate/BIS & WP Carey Concentration Internship Option

Steps of of Internship Application Process