Program Overview
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) helps the diverse population of New Jersey adapt to a rapidly changing society and improve their lives and communities through an educational process that uses science-based knowledge. RCE’s Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) helps people stay healthy, enjoy life, be active, and reduce healthcare costs by combining research and practical advice to improve their health for a better tomorrow. FCHS’s internships allow students to see how everything they have learned in their courses relates to the broader world of public and community health. The goal of the internship is to further students' practical experience while enhancing the work of public and community health. Through the internship, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate an integration of coursework into a real-world setting, preparing them for professional careers and advanced degrees.
Internship Benefits
- A firsthand experience in public and community health work
- Application of classroom knowledge to practical problems in the field Increased competency for a professional career in public and community health
- Design and implementation of a project useful to FCHS and the student Interaction with professionals and becoming knowledgeable about their skills and responsibilities
- Development and expansion of a professional network base
Eligibility and Requirements
The program runs from February - September of each academic year.
To be eligible, students:
- Must be in good academic standing at Rutgers-New Brunswick.
- Must have completed the first year of an undergraduate program relating to public policy, and/or health.
- Must have an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in public policy, public health, or a related field.
Application
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Rydel, Assistant Dean.