Undergraduate: PH 4960 Internship Program
The Health Promotion and Education Center (HPEC) partners with Cal State LA’s Department of Public Health to offer internship opportunities to students enrolled in PH 4960. The number of internship positions will vary based on HPEC’s need.
For Spring 2026 semester, there are 4 positions available.
As you consider your internship needs, please keep the following details in mind regarding our program:
- The Spring 2026 internship is completely in-person and will not have a virtual option.
- Also note, HPEC does not run its internship program during winter intersession.
- To be considered for an internship with HPEC, please complete the application by following the link at the bottom of the page.
The Health Promotion and Education Center (HPEC) Spring 2026 internship is designed to provide an experience that enables students to:
Apply program planning, implementation, and evaluation skills.
Contribute to HPEC and other Student Health Center programming.
Gain practical knowledge of key college health issues.
Provide appropriate health information and referrals to fellow Cal State LA students.
Collaborate with the Health Educator staff by participating in various department led outreach activities.
Collaborate with the Peer Health Education team by creating engaging education and outreach activities for the student body.
Become a Certified Peer Educator.
Become Mental Health First Aid Certified.
Participation in the Spring 2026 HPEC internship program is contingent upon students meeting ALL of the following requirements. Failure to complete any of the requirements can result in the loss of the internship position or hours/credit.
Submitting a HPEC internship application and resume/CV and successfully completing the HPEC interview via Zoom.
Receiving approval of the prospective intern's Public Health Internship Learning Plan Agreement.
Proof of university-approved liability insurance (click on Student Professional Liability Insurance Program for information).
Being enrolled in PH 4960 during the semester in which internship activities are completed.
Not later than the end of internship training; providing valid proof of:
The following immunizations: Covid-19, hepatitis B, MMR, seasonal flu, and Tdap.
A negative TB skin test or chest x-ray taken within 12 months of the semester in which the internship will be completed.
Note: Interns are responsible for all costs associated with this requirement.
Spring 2026 HPEC interns are expected to:
- Complete required 120 hours of approved internship activities over the semester in which the internship is completed (Spring semester: January 19th - May 8th)
- Contribute 7-10 hours a week (preferably within the timeframes on Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm) during the semester to internship.
- Adhere to Cal State LA policies regarding student conduct.
- Comply with Student Health Center policies and procedures which address patient confidentiality; patient, workforce, and facility safety; infection control; and other issues.
- Conduct a needs assessment; and plan, implement, and evaluate an intervention or prevention workshop that addresses a key college health issue.
- Participate in HPEC events and other Student Health Center programming, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Health Promotion staff to create and distribute social media marketing materials.
- Assist in compiling statistics and reports for health education programs
- Participate in Student Health Center outreach programming, as appropriate, to promote SHC services and resources.
- Collaborate with SHAC peer health education team (PHE), to create, implement and evaluate Health Hut themes, education experiences and other activities.
- Act as a resource providing accurate and client-appropriate information and referrals.
- Assist students seeking the services of the Health Promotion and Education Center, as appropriate.
- Meet with internship supervisor on a monthly basis for ongoing professional development.
- Assist with general office duties (e.g. Making copies, answering telephone, etc.)
- Develop and facilitate a health education/promotion outreach table on Week 12
- Complete an exit interview during the last week of the internship semester.
It is assumed that HPEC interns will: gain knowledge of college health issues; adhere to agreed-upon schedules; meet applicable deadlines; show initiative; produce quality work; work effectively as a team member as well as individually; and provide high-quality customer service.
Note: Because we cannot guarantee an internship position at our site, even with early application submission, students are strongly encouraged to proactively explore other internship possibilities at the earliest possible opportunity.
The primary selection criteria include an applicant's fit with the programming and personnel needs of the Health Promotion and Education Center. An applicant's grasp of core health education concepts, training, as well as communication and other skills are considered in the screening process.
Students interested in the internship program should complete the steps below:
- Spring 2026 Internship
- Submit the completed application and email both resume/CV to [email protected] by Monday, November 17th
- Applicants will be contacted via email to schedule a zoom interview.
- Students selected for the internship will be notified via email on a rolling basis.
- Link to Spring 2026 internship application: https://forms.office.com/r/CCxKnxpijX
Graduate: PH 5950 Internship Program
The Health Promotion and Education Center (HPEC) partners with Cal State LA’s Department of Public Health to offer internship opportunities to graduate students enrolled in PH 5950.
For Spring 2026 semester, there are fully in-person 2 positions available.
The Health Promotion and Education Center (HPEC) Spring 2026 Graduate Internship is designed to provide an experience that enables students to:
Develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programming
Conduct needs assessment
Deliver presentation and outreach activities to Cal State LA students, staff, and faculty
Assist with the supervision of undergraduate peer health educators
Create marketing and educational materials
Submit an internship application and interview for the position via Zoom.
Receive approval of the Public Health Internship Learning Plan Agreement by designated faculty
Hold proof of university-approved liability insurance (click on
Student Professional Liability Insurance Program for information). Be enrolled in PH 5950 during the semester in which internship activities are completed.
Receive a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray taken within 12 months of the semester in which the internship will be completed.
Complete required number of hours of approved internship activities over the semester in which the internship is completed
Work entirely in person at the Student Health Center
Adhere to Cal State LA policies regarding student conduct.
Comply with Student Health Center policies and procedures which address patient confidentiality; patient, workforce, and facility safety; infection control; and other issues.
- Complete an exit interview during the last week of the internship semester.
It is assumed that HPEC interns will: gain knowledge of college health issues; adhere to agreed-upon schedules; meet applicable deadlines; show initiative; produce quality work; work effectively as a team member as well as individually; and provide high-quality customer service.
To apply for Spring 2026 placement, complete the application using the link below by November 10, 2025.