{"id":11854,"date":"2023-11-28T15:43:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=11854"},"modified":"2024-12-13T16:32:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T21:32:07","slug":"human-services-internships-impacting-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/human-services-internships-impacting-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"A Partnership with Purpose \u2014 How Goodwin\u2019s Human Services Interns Are Impacting Their Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Michael Ferguson, MA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

At Goodwin University, embarking on the journey toward an associate degree in Human Services<\/a> involves more than just coursework. It’s about real-world experiences and impactful internships. Meet HSR 297 and 298, the dynamic duo of human services internship courses, each requiring 90 hours of immersive fieldwork. In these courses, you won\u2019t just clock the hours necessary to earn your degree; you will also be immersed in the field, gaining professional confidence and career-ready experience.<\/p>\n

The benefits of Goodwin\u2019s Human Services internships stretch far beyond the classroom. While interns work on developing their professional skills, their placement sites benefit by gaining an invaluable team member.<\/p>\n

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Read on to learn how Goodwin\u2019s unique Human Services internship opportunities support the success of students and organizations alike.<\/p>\n

Choose your own adventure<\/h2>\n

Unlike many traditional internship experiences, Goodwin\u2019s Human Services program<\/a> requires you to secure your own placement site. This prospect may sound intimidating, but it’s one of our program’s greatest strengths. With the freedom to design your internship, you can choose a placement relevant to your professional goals and interests. Moreover, the process of securing your internship will prepare you with the skills necessary to find employment after graduation.<\/p>\n

Our Human Services faculty will support you throughout this process. Planning for the internship courses begins well before the semester starts. You will plan to meet with me, as internship coordinator, approximately two months before you begin fieldwork. In addition to reviewing our program’s expectations, I will walk you through the steps essential to securing your placement site.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re pursuing a BS in Human Services<\/a> rather than an associate degree, your experience will be similar, albeit more extensive. In addition to our two internship classes, BS students must complete two capstones. Both capstones have fieldwork requirements and must be completed in separate semesters. HSR 493 requires you to complete 120 hours, and HSR 494 requires 60.<\/p>\n

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Interested in learning more about our Human Services internships? Check out this video to hear how Goodwin students navigate the process of finding a fieldwork site.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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