Human Development and Family Studies students are required to gain experience through an internship with an agency matching their interests and goals. The internship experience involves a three course sequence of which 6-8 credits must be earned in an agency. Additional information on internship planning and opportunities is available from the program office.
HDFS Internship
- The HDFS program strongly focuses on student preparation for internship.
- Generally start preparing students in the first semester of Junior year.
- The program stresses the internship as an extension of their coursework.
- Students encouraged to strategically select their internship to suit their professional and/or graduate school goals.
HDFS Internship include placements at:
- Milton Hershey School
- Diakon Lutheran Services
- Mazzetti and Sullivan Counseling Services
- Whitaker Center
- Various child care centers
- Hospice
- Select Medical
- Capital Blue Cross
- YWCA
- Victim Services of Cumberland County
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Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg
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The PROGRAM: It’s About Change
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PA DPW Bureau of Human Service Licensing
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Office of Child Development and Early Learning
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Head Start
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United Methodist Home for Children
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Hospice
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CONTACT Directory
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Caron Foundation
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Capital Blue Cross