FAM 499 - INTERNSHIP IN FAMILY SCIENCE

College of Ag, Food and Environment

Credit(s): 3

Supervised internship and capstone course for seniors in a community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Emphasis on observation, teaching, conceptualizing research problems, and developing competencies in providing service at the individual, family, and/or community level. Students will be required to assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating research and programs related to family life. Presentations, research papers, outside speakers, and career guidance will be significant course components along with the laboratory hours. Lecture, three times per semester; practicum, nine hours weekly. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

Prereq: FAM 251, FAM 352, and CEF/FAM 360, junior or senior standing. Family Sciences majors only.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.