The purpose of the HDFS Internship is to provide students with an opportunity to apply their academic training in a real life setting so that they will be prepared to pursue their career goals after graduation. 

The specific learning objectives of the HDFS Internship are as follows:

·        To apply the theories and principles learned in formal coursework

·        To develop practical skills for working with individuals and families

·        To learn about the overall structure and functioning of the internship site

·        To understand the role of the professional in serving individuals and families

·        To identify the satisfactions and dissatisfactions of a human service career

·        To practice self-awareness to promote professional and personal growth