UALR American Humanics

American Humanics Internship
Guiding the hands that shape the future....

Students must complete 300 hours of internship, taken as AMHU 4301 and 4302 (for a total of 6 credit hours). This may be completed with one organization or split between two organizations.

The internship experience is designed to

Provide an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to the world of work
Identify certification competencies that need further development
Develop valuable contacts in the field
Enable participants to assume professional responsibilities and substantive tasks
Develop motivation and self-confidence
Increase communication and understanding between the academic institutions and community organizations

The student intern will:

Apply formally for placement with an organization
In conjunction with the faculty internship supervisor, contact an approved agency to secure placement
Be on the job for the agreed-upon number of hours
Complete all duties and responsibilities, as required in a professional manner
Become knowledgeable of pertinent aspects of the host organization's operations, facilities, functions, and regulations
Support the host organization and its staff in any contaccts with the public
Honor dates and terms as stated in the contract
Prepare and submit weekly reports, planning schedules, and activity planning schedules as required by the faculty internship supervisor
Arrive on time, make it a point not to leave early, and clear with the field supervisor any necessary deviation from the specified schedule
Dress appropriately as expected by the host organization

Students are encouraged to seek internships with American Humanics nonprofit partners. For more information click on the "Nonprofit Partner Organizations" link above.

Forms used with internships (These are in pdf; if you need them in an alternate format, please contact the campus director.)

For more information, contact Juliana Flinn at jbflinn@ualr.edu. For 2006-2007 contact Betsy Hart at edhart@ualr.edu.

American Humanics: Nonprofit Professional Studies