Program Outcomes

*Some graduates pursued other advanced degrees or pursued other endeavors.

Internship Opportunity

Purpose of the Internship

The Internship in Health Administration (HSA 6855) gives graduate students a unique opportunity to actively contribute to a healthcare organization during the summer between the first and second year of coursework. The 10- to 12-week full-time work experience allows students to apply management concepts in the world of practice.

Internship Settings

The Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy is interested in securing internship placements in a wide variety of organizations, including those involved in the delivery, organization, financing, evaluation, and monitoring of health services. Most students will be placed in organizations in the North Central Florida area, but some may prefer to work in other locations. Internship sites include:

Intern Responsibilities

The internship is a 5-credit course offered in the “Summer C” term between the first and second academic year of the MHA program. Students are expected to work full-time for 10- to 12- weeks from approximately mid-May to early-August. In order to successfully complete the course, students must complete two written requirements an internship plan and a project portfolio.

Compensation

Because students typically provide services that benefit the organization in which they serve, in most instances they are paid either a monthly stipend or an hourly wage.

Career Placement

Students who graduate from our Master of Health Administration program have the opportunity to follow their passion and find roles in a wide variety of healthcare settings all over the country. Through our curriculum and internship opportunity, we are confident that our students have a solid foundation to start a lasting career as healthcare administrators. Below are some of our job placements from the past few graduating classes.