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For
information about the Masters Degree Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (Online Dietetic Internship) click
here.
If you're
thinking of interning, here is some information and some companies
to consider! Also be sure to check out the information on
teaching assistantships below.
Human Ecology majors need to gain valuable practical experience
in areas related to their career objective by obtaining paid
or volunteer positions and/or by completing an undergraduate
internship.
The State University of New York College at Oneonta offers
students the opportunity to earn academic credit by working
off-campus in a field related to their majors. Students may
work in a variety of area, including hospitals/nursing units,
resort/food management, business/food manufacturing, product
development, culinary arts, public relations, government,
fashion merchandising, design, apparel and textiles, and tourism.
Summer session internships entail periods of service ranging
from three to ten weeks. Eligible students may complete a
S.U.N.Y. Oneonta internship for credit. The internship programs
yield varying amounts of credit. The appropriate forms are
available in the department office or online.
Eligibility
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Junior
or Senior standing
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Cumulative
Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher
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Passed
College Writing Exam
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Successful
interview with the sponsor
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Some
internships require that one or more faculty support your
application
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Declared
Human Ecology major
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Course
pre-requisites completed satisfactorily
For more information on internship eligibility requirements please see
Basic
Information
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Internships
are typically off-campus. Students may need to provide transportation,
living quarters, uniforms, evidence of good health.
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Internships
are typically designed to meet individual student needs
for experiences not otherwise available. Internships are
not intended to substitute for regular course offerings.
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Internships
are available each semester and during the summer.
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Students
earn 1 credit for every 40 hour work week. Students keep
a log of experiences and will complete projects or other
assignments in conjunction with the experience.
Interested
students should discuss internship opportunities with their
faculty academic advisors and faculty internship coordinators at least one full semester before planning to do an internship.
Internship coordinators are:
Sites
To Consider For Internships
Teaching
Assistantships
Teaching Assistantship positions are teaching (research) assistants
for a professor for a semester. This entails the development
of teaching material and activities, research of new literature,
and laboratory/classroom experience. A student receives from
1-6 credits while obtaining teaching (research) experience in
Human Ecology. Required is a minimum major GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Students must have taken the course prior to being a teaching
assistant.
Junior and Senior majors who have completed substantial course
work may elect to enroll in HUEC 295. Faculty will assist students
in planning and participating in substantive teaching or related
educational experiences. These experiences can add markedly
to a student's confidence and expertise in this vital professional
area.
Email the HUEC web coordinator if you have trouble accessing this page.
Department of Human Ecology - Oneonta, NY 13820 Phone 607-436-2705
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