Internships in Public Health

Student Internship in Public Health

The Public Health Internship course is a degree requirement and consists of 480 hours working with a health organization or agency to complete a semester-long project applying public health concepts and skills in a community or public health setting.  Opportunities exist for community health, employee wellness, and other public health settings. The course is writing intensive and can be completed in a fall or spring semester only after

  • completion of all other degree required coursework;
  • grades of 'C' or better earned in PH 4100 and PH 4640;
  • with a minimum 2.50 major GPA.

Students who have declared a Public Health major should enroll in PH 4100 Professional Development in Public Health in the semester prior to their internship.  In this 1-credit-hour seminar course, students will learn about internship sites and the process for securing an internship, as well as working closely with one of the internship supervisors to identify potential organizations that meet their interests and professional goals. Sites are not limited to the Austin/San Marcos area; interns have been placed across the United States and even internationally. 

Please direct internship questions to: Lindsay McClune

Health and Fitness Management Internship Site Application

Agencies signing an agreement with Texas State University to sponsor a Health Education or Health and Fitness Management Intern should meet the following qualifications:

  • Have at least three (3) full-time salaried employees, at least one of whom has Health and Fitness Management training and experience to mentor the intern.
  • Have a designated agency internship preceptor with 3 years of managerial experience.
  • Have adequate facilities, resources and equipment that will support a broad and varied internship experience.
  • Must have been in a designated place for at least three (3) years or be part of a successful health and fitness organization with multiple facilities.
  • As a capstone experience for the student, it is the expectation of the University that the internship will be both rigorous and meaningful.

Please direct internship questions to: Caitlyn Farrell