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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 the 2026 - 2027 academic year, there are 4 positions available for each semester.
As you consider your internship needs, please keep the following details in mind regarding our program:
- The PH 4960 internship is completely in-person and will not have a virtual option.
- Also note, HPEC does not run its internship program during winter and summer intersessions.
- To be considered for an internship with HPEC, please complete the application by following the link at the bottom of the page.
The Undergraduate Public Health Internship provides students with hands-on experience in health promotion, outreach, and health communication within a college health setting. Interns will support campus wellness initiatives, contribute to Health Promotion and Education Center (HPEC) programming, and build professional skills needed for careers in health education, public health, and community wellness.
By the end of the internship, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational skills in health promotion, outreach, and program implementation.
- Engage college students through interactive and culturally responsive health education activities.
- Develop health communication materials tailored to student audiences.
- Apply health education strategies through mini health promotion and outreach initiatives.
- Identify and utilize campus and community health resources to provide appropriate information and referrals.
- Collaborate with Health Educator staff and Peer Health Educators on outreach and wellness programming.
- Build professional readiness through resume development, LinkedIn optimization, and networking skills.
- Explore career pathways through informational interviews with public health professionals.
- Earn Certified Peer Educator (CPE) certification
- Become Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certified
Participation in the 2026 - 2027 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.
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.
HPEC interns are expected to:
- Complete required 120 hours of approved internship activities over the semester in which the internship is completed.
- Contribute 8 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 the HPEC and peer health educators team, to create, implement and evaluate health and wellness programming, 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 deliver a brief presentation summarizing your internship experience 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:
- Click here to apply to the 2026 - 2027 Internship:
- Submit the the following applications:
- Fall 2026:
- Priority deadline: July 15
- Final deadline: July 31
- Spring 2027:
- Priority deadline: November 15
- Final deadline: November 30-
- Fall 2026:
- 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.
- Submit the the following applications:
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 the 2026-2027 academic year, there are 2 in-person 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
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 Fall 2026 placement, complete the application using the button below by September 27, 2026.
Graduate Internship Application