Internships
The Methodist Home offers internships with professionals to give interns a general orientation to the organization in areas regarding policies, structure and function. Students are given the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts learned in the classroom in a hands-on environment.
Under professional supervision, in certain circumstances interns may work directly with clients as appropriate.
All intern applicants must submit an application with a resume and cover letter prior to the deadline specified below. All intern applicants will have an initial interview with a member of the leadership team to determine the needs of the intern and the most appropriate placement.
All interns are required to complete the following:
- Intern Application
- Background Checks
- Drug Screen
- Confidentiality Statement
- Orientation
Deadlines for Internship Application:
- Fall Internship – July 1st
- Spring Internship – December 1st
- Summer Internship – April 1st
Types of Internships
The Methodist Home is able to offer both full-time and part-time internship opportunities in the following areas for graduate and undergraduate students:
- Social Services
- Education
- Administration
- Human Resources
- Marketing/Development
- Training
- Information Technology
Internship Purposes
- Help students apply theory into effective practice
- Broaden the student’s range of skills by delivering services to individuals, families and communities
- Prepare students to provide services to diverse client populations
- Familiarize students with work responsibilities associated with their education
Internship Academic Requirements
- Be in good academic standing
- Be willing to commit at least one semester
- Be enrolled in work experience/internship/practicum course
