The internship component in the College Student Personnel Administration/ Higher Education programs at Seton Hall University prepares graduate students to manage various roles in student affairs administration and other functional areas at the postsecondary level.
Housed within the Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy, administrative internship courses provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience, as well as to engage with ‘hands on’ understanding of the various responsibilities and units associated with students affairs/higher education.
Through internship coursework, students gain competencies, knowledge, critical thinking, and an understanding of theoretical foundation and practice, conducive to fostering a holistic approach to college student development and learning.
The objectives for the internship in College Student Personnel Administration/ Higher Education programs are as follows:
- Provide an opportunity for students to develop and apply skills and competencies
- Prepare students for successful careers in higher education, specifically student affairs
- Allow the practical application of theories and research
- Offer a combination of classroom-based academic experiences and field-based experiential learning opportunities to provide a well-rounded approach in career preparation and advancement
- Create connection building and network development through field-based work to produce successful opportunities for job placement following graduation