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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 or organization matching their interests and goals. The internship experience involves a three course sequence of which 6-9 credits must be earned at a placement site. Additional information on internship planning and opportunities is available from the program office.

Internships that serve children, youth, adults, or the aged

  • The HDFS program strongly focuses on student preparation for internship.
  • Students generally start preparing in the first semester of their third year.
  • The program stresses the internship as an extension of students’ coursework.
  • Students are encouraged to strategically select their internship to suit their professional and/or graduate school goals.

Recent HDFS internship placements

  • Contact Helpline
  • Diakon Lutheran Services
  • Mazzetti and Sullivan Counseling Services
  • VISTA School
  • County Children and Youth
  • Bethany Christian Services
  • Various child care centers
  • Penn State Harrisburg Career Studies Program
  • Hospice
  • Caitlin Smiles
  • Various after school programs
  • Victim Services of Cumberland County
  • Milton Hershey School
  • Department of Health
  • Ronald McDonald House at Hershey Medical Center
  • Various nursing homes
  • Select Medical
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • YWCA
  • 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

Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)

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