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  3. Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)

Internships

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
  • Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg
  • The PROGRAM: It’s About Change
  • PA DPW Bureau of Human Service Licensing
  • Office of Child Development and Early Learning
  • Head Start
  • United Methodist Home for Children
  • Hospice
  • CONTACT Directory
  • Caron Foundation
  • Capital Blue Cross

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Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)

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