Pre-Internship Information Sheet

**IMPORTANT- Please read the following information carefully to make obtaining your internship easy for yourself and the Internship Office Staff. Thanks.**

Prerequisites: 9 credit hours of MFHD/HFL core classes.

SFL Internship Definition: An internship is a work related experienced enhanced by academic course work. As a capstone experience, it is best to do an internship as a senior or as a second-semester junior.

Number of Credits: 3-9 possible. MFHD majors declared after Fall '04 may count only 3 credits of R classes toward major requirements. HFL students may count up to 9 credits of internship toward major requirements. The intern and Internship Coordinator determine the number of credits.

Expectations: Internships last for a full semester (minimum 14 weeks F/W, 12 weeks Sp/Su).

Hands on Requirements

Credits	Total Hours	Hours/Week
3 credits	135 hours	10-11 hours
4 credits	180 hours	13-14 hours
5 credits	225 hours	16-17 hours
6 credits	270 hours	19-20 hours
7 credits	315 hours	22-23 hours
8 credits	360 hours	26-27 hours
9 credits	405 hours	29-30 hours

Academic Requirements Summary

1.5 hour weekly class participation (either morning or afternoon class--not both)
Text, in-class, and online assignments
Written objectives and evaluations
Other forms and evaluations
Weekly reports
Lesson modules
Summary and testimonial (one page)
Synthesis paper, Systems paper
Learning portfolio
Final Interview

When to Start Work at Agency

Paperwork must be completed before you can count any of your work toward your internship. Credit for an internship experience is not awarded retroactively. Students must complete all the contractual agreements, attend an orientation meeting, and establish the academic requirements before beginning.

Obtaining an Internship:

Choose an internship that interests you and will help you achieve future goals.

Focus: Which area most interests you?
- Prevention: opportunities to increase understanding about the workings of the family
- Intervention: combined aspects of prevention and treatment to intercede prior to/in conjunction with clinical treatment
- Treatment: work with individuals/families in crisis who are/will be clinically diagnosed and treated
Location: Utah County, In-State (out of UtahCounty), National, International.
Target Population: Which types of families/individuals would you be interested in working with for your internship?
- Age: infants/toddlers, preschool, grade school, adolescents, young adults, adults, elderly
- Status: disabled, substance abuse, various levels of educational and economic resources, prenatal, teen behavior challenges
- Culture: sub-cultures in the U.S. or cultures abroad
Time: Which semester is it best for you? How much time can you commit (credit hours)? Keep in mind that some agencies require a time commitment of more than one semester.

Locate placements that match your interests and needs. Choose 3 possible agencies:

Agency List (in the office and online http://familylife.byu.edu/internships)
SFLIFS Internship Fair
Flyers on the SFLIFS Bulletin Boards and in our Agency Information Binder
The Phone Book (for the location/agency of your choice)

*If the agency you choose is not on our Agency List, the Internship Coordinator must clear it prior to your application for credit. The agency must complete a University Contract. Experiences should be relevant to the academic discipline.

Apply for and secure an internship. You do not need to talk to Dr. Magarrell or her assistants until you have secured your placement at an internship experience provider.
1. Find out as much as you can about the 3 placement opportunities you have chosen. Look for:
  - History and reputation of the organization
  - Quality of past student experiences
  - Hands-on skills and tasks involved
2. Apply, Interview, and follow-up with agencies (app. requirements vary with each organization).
3. Finalize the time-frame and duties of your internship with the agency supervisor.

Obtain and fill out the necessary paperwork

Forms:

Bring the name, address, and phone number of your Agency Supervisor, agency name, your health insurance policy number and expiration date.
If you will have another job during your internship, you must have a Work Agreement signed by your Agency Supervisor and return it to our office.

Academic Registration:

The internship course can only be added by add card. The add card is signed only after all paperwork is completed. Plan accordingly.
Full-time students: be sure the internship credits you are requesting will not put you above 18 credits/semester (9 credits/term) limit.
Part-time students: don't forget that tuition increases with each additional credit.

Registration Procedures

You must complete the following steps before we sign your add card. You must have everything completed by the University add/drop deadline.

Attend an Information and Orientation Meeting; obtain and complete an application packet.
Obtain and complete SFLIFS contract (and any other necessary contracts) at our office.
Have your picture taken.

Grading Procedures

Student will be rated according to the progress they make throughout the semester. The written assignments will be a significant portion of the student's grade as well as the supervisor's evaluation.

A 94-100%	B 84-86%	C 74-76%	D 64-66%
A- 90-93%	B- 80-83%	C- 70-73%	D- 60-63%
B+ 87-89%	C+ 77-79%	D+ 67-69%	E 59% or less

*D grades are considered not passing in MFHD/HFL.
Open-Door Policy: Dr. Magarrell will meet with students anytime she does not have previously made appointments or pressing deadlines.

Health Insurance Options

BYU health insurance
Parents' health insurance
Personal/private health insurance

University Liability Insurance

After all essential forms are completed, you are covered by a $1,000,000 indemnity insurance policy.

Procedures for Anticipated Termination

If an emergency arises that will prevent you from completing your internship, contact the Internship Coordinator and agency supervisor immediately.