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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

Internship Options
12 credits of NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 = 540 Internship Hours Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 12 credits 540 hours total last semester Core courses must be completed prior and cannot be taken with internship including CRD 403 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.
6 credits of NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 + 6 credits of SCRD courses = 270 Internship Hours Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 6 credits 270 hours total last semester 6 credits of SCRD courses (NLM, PRM, CRD, CSM, TDM) must be different than required courses built into major already. No double dipping.
Professional track (CRD 435 + 9 credits SCRD courses) For those who have industry experience and are changing careers Service-learning experience or enrichment project at current place of employment Must be last semester of program Enrolled in CRD 435 for 3 credits SCRD classes (NLM, PRM, CRD, CSM, TDM) must be different than required courses built into major already. No double dipping.
Minor/Certificate/BIS & WP Carey Concentration Internship Option = 135 Internship Hours Eligible for 3 credit NLM/PRM 484 Internship course 135 hours internship hours

Internship Options

12 credits of NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 = 540 Internship Hours

Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 12 credits
540 hours total last semester
Core courses must be completed prior and cannot be taken with internship including CRD 403

**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.**

6 credits of NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 + 6 credits of SCRD courses = 270 Internship Hours

Will be enrolled in NLM/PRM/CSM/TDM 463 for 6 credits
270 hours total last semester
6 credits of SCRD courses (NLM, PRM, CRD, CSM, TDM) must be different than required courses built into major already. No double dipping.

Professional track (CRD 435 + 9 credits SCRD courses)

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

Minor/Certificate/BIS & WP Carey Concentration Internship Option = 135 Internship Hours

Eligible for 3 credit NLM/PRM 484 Internship course
135 hours internship 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 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.