There are two options for the required internship available each term after the completion of the student’s junior year (90 credit hours). The first is a two-part internship for students who plan to do internships both their junior and senior years or two different experiences during the same term. Three semester credits are required for completion of each internship, for a total of 6 credits and each credit hour represents 50 hours of work. Therefore the student must complete 300 clock hours at each internship site to complete the segment. (A total of 600 hours are required to complete the internship requirements). All internships will be registered through the Department of Health and Sport Science on a pass/fail basis.

The second opportunity exists for students who want to complete their internship in one semester at one site. Six semester credit hours are required. Therefore, 600 clock hours at the internship site are needed to complete the internship. 6 semester credit hours of internship credit are required for graduation. All internships will be registered through the Department of Health and Sport Science on a pass/fail basis.

Students may obtain positions themselves (subject to departmental approval) and may work for compensation.

The more experiences one has prior to application for an internship or field experience, the more likely you will have a better idea of where you would like to be placed as an intern. Therefore, it is required that prior to the internship you:

A. Take the sport management practicum (HSS 355).

B. Complete HSS 350, Principles of Sport Management.

1. Complete all 20 required professional enrichment points.

To be eligible to register for field experience or internship, you must meet the following qualifications: