1. What are some examples of HSI placements?

Nursery schools for special needs children, sex and reproductive health clinics, health promotion projects targeting specific minority or high-risk populations, mental health facilities, drug treatment facilities, community organizing efforts, food banks, public health clinics, and many more

2. How does an intern get placed with an organization?

The course coordinator carefully evaluates intern interests, skills, and/or past experiences to match the best-suited intern(s) with particular agencies.

3. Are the interns a cost to their placement organizations?

No, the interns give their time and effort during their placement period on a volunteer basis.

4. When do interns initially contact their placements?

Most interns contact their placements to discuss schedules, responsibilities, training sessions (if necessary), and other logistics when the semester begins, unless the coordinator is notified of orientations/training sessions held prior to this time.   In this case, interns are in contact with organization supervisors a little earlier than the beginning of the semester.

5. Who is qualified to apply?

Anyone who is interested in learning more about public health or social services through active involvement with the community.   Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates at UC Berkeley.

6. What are the requirements of the program?

Interns must:

• Intern in assigned placement for 6-8 hours a week
  
• Attend weekly discussion section (2 hours) led by HSI TAs
  
• Complete weekly readings and homework assignments
  
• Attend three mandatory program meetings during the internship semester as well as a new intern meeting at the end of the current semester
  
• Complete three projects throughout the semester

7. Is university credit given for HSI?

Yes, you will receive three units of P/NP credit from the School of Public Health.

8. What is the application process like?

Typed applications that are turned in on time are reviewed by the coordinator and teaching assistants.   Based on this review, applicants who are granted interviews can find their names posted outside 309 Eshleman.  After the selected applicants are interviewed, final intern selections are made and their names are posted outside 309 Eshleman.