Most internships at DSHS are geared for graduate students, although depending on the need and student interest, undergraduate students are also welcome to apply. To view available internships go to: Internship Opportunities (Updated Daily).
During the internship, students will have the opportunity to conduct goal-oriented, semester-long policy, program, and/or research projects for their academic requirements in a practice setting, as well as contribute to DSHS’s mission. Interns are supervised by public health and behavioral scientists and practitioners. In addition to gaining program, policy and/or research experience, interns will gain communication skills by preparing both written and oral presentations about their completed projects.
Interns are selected based on merit via a competitive process without regard to race, color, religion, or gender. Completed applications will be reviewed, and students will be interviewed in person or by telephone. Interns must provide their own housing, and transportation to the internship site. Interns are also responsible for obtaining necessary vaccinations. Depending on the type of internship, some internships require criminal background checks and verifications from the Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct Registry.
Student performance is evaluated based on academic requirements and expected internship outcomes. Evaluation is discussed upon acceptance to the internship.
DSHS Internship Application Requirements
To compete for a DSHS internship, the student must submit:
- Completed DSHS Internship Application.
- Copy of resume.
- Two letters of recommendation from academic faculty. One recommendation should be from a former or current faculty. The second could be from an academic advisor, an employment supervisor, a second faculty member, or a sponsor of a student organization in which you participate (d).
- Letter of Interest that explains why you are best qualified for the internship, describes relevant experience, and explains how the internship will further academic and/or professional goals.
Submit the above application requirements to Wendy Andreades at Wendy.Andreades@dshs.state.tx.us