HPA Internship Information

HPA Internship Information

HPA ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS OVERVIEW

Through the Rhodes Internship Program, the world becomes your classroom. Theories and formulas take on new meaning as they are applied in business, government, and nonprofit environments. The staff of Career Services coordinates the majority of internship opportunities. Regardless of your professional pursuits, we encourage you to take advantage of this educational opportunity and enroll in an internship during your tenure at Rhodes.

 

BENEFITS

  • Enhance academic understanding by integrating classroom knowledge with real world experiences
  • Develop practical skills to increase marketability with future employers
  • Explore and evaluate your career choice before committing to a graduate program or career field
  • Gain professional references and increase your networking potential
  • Complete F11 requirement in many of the academic departments

 

STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a member of the Class of 2025 or 2026 (Sophomores accepted as space allows)
  • Must have a 3.0+ overall GPA.
    • Please note most medical internship sites require a 3.3 or higher GPA.
  • Must have the faculty approval from the department awarding the credit

 

INTERNSHIP PARAMETERS

  • HPA interns are required to register for a section of INTD 460 or 461
  • Each internship is worth up to four credits
  • Up to eight hours of academic credit may be applied toward graduation
  • HPA internships require 8 hours per week.
  • Fall internships begin the first full week of the semester and conclude on the last day of classes.

 

2024-2025 HPA Academic Internship Procedures

 

       1.  Attend an internship information session. Priority for placements will be given to those students attending one of the sessions.

2.   Review the list of internship opportunities (available on the Career Services website under the internships tab) and identify up to five choices. If you have interests other than those listed, you may pursue those options and complete the proposed internship form. Priority deadline date is Wednesday, March 27th  by 5:00 P.M.

  1. Submit the online internship application.
    • The application will require you to upload your resume. Your resume should be one page in length.
    • We strongly recommend that you have your resume reviewed by a Career Services staff member.
    • On your application, you will have the choice of INTD 460 (3-4 credits) and INTD 461 (1-2 credits). We cannot process any application unless you are interested in receiving credit.
  2. Career Services will consult with faculty internship supervisors and try to match you with one of your top choices. Therefore, list only those internships that you are seriously considering. You will be notified via email of your "match" the week of April 1st.
  3. Most HPA internships do not require an interview. Once you get an email regarding your “match” you will have to email back to accept the placement. If you are offered the internship but choose not to accept it, please schedule an appointment to meet with the Assistant Director of Career Services to review your interests and identify appropriate internship sites.
  4. Once you have accepted the internship, notify Career Services by email at internships@rhodes.edu.
  5. Please be aware that some internship sites may require background checks and/or drug screens.  In these instances, any costs associated are the responsibility of the student.
  6. Be sure to register for credit! Simply turning in your application to Career Services does not register you for the class. You must put this on your schedule.