The internship experience (HTH 4936) is required for seniors seeking a degree in health or public health. The internship should be completed during the final semester of the degree plan. Please read this page fully for all of the information you will need to find and register for an internship.
The internship gives the student an opportunity to apply and integrate the cognitive knowledge and skills developed in the classroom in real-world settings. The major goals of the program are:
UTSA has partnered with many local and area internship sites to make the most of your education. Review the list of approved sites here for details.
Students who need more than 7 credit hours to graduate in the summer or 13 credits to graduate in spring or fall (including the internship course) can file a credit hour appeal. Students need to send the following information to PublicHealth.Internship@utsa.edu as soon as possible so their appeal can be considered by the department. Approval is not guaranteed and delays in submission can affect graduation.