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Guidelines/Requirements for Applicants

• Preference given to students with experience and/or coursework in health promotion or health related field
• Interns are expected for one semester commitment

  Practicum time commitment=course credit

  Internship=flexible based upon student/program needs

  *Time requirements will be reviewed with supervising faculty and adjusted if necessary

• Office hours are required but flexible.
• Business casual attire is expected during office hours
• Positive health habits are expected during practicum/internship commitment
• This is an unpaid practicum/internship. No stipends, meals, or dormitory housing is available. Local housing information is available at http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/hub/housing/

The UI Wellness Experience

• Each experience is tailored to best fit each student’s personal interest in health promotion. One major project will be the cornerstone of the practicum/internship experience.

Examples of areas that a student may participate in:

• UI Health Fair development
• liveWELL Health Coaching introduction
• Marketing
• Health screenings including blood pressure, body composition, and cholesterol
• Website development and review
• Community outreach
• Programming for special populations
• UI Wellness Adult Weight Management Group
• Educational Presentations
• Health Awareness Campaigns
• Collaboration with Family Services Office

How to apply for UI Wellness Practicum

• Complete the:
  1. Application (download pdf Application Form);
  2. Cover letter (include specific goals and objectives);
  3. Resume (include GPA and course highlights); and
  4. Three references (academic and professional).
• Fall consideration -- application must be received by May 1.
• Spring consideration -- application must be received by November 15.

Submit electronically to:

UIWellness@uiowa.edu
Subject: UI Wellness Practicum/Internship

Or mail to:

The University of Iowa-UI Wellness
c/o Megan Moeller
E119 Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
309 S. Madison Street
Iowa City, IA 52242