PREP Service Internships

learn more about PREP’s unique internship offerings!

there are two (2) options for a service internship:

1. Community Action Service Internship
   • Students work within a non-profit or government agency in the Nashville area, engaging in a more formal setting.
2. Community Advocacy Service Internship
   • Students create and lead original programming initiatives on campus that seek to educate other students regarding issues of diversity, citizenship, or social justice issues.

service internship requirements:

• Complete minimum of 60 hours during the spring semester (average of 4-6 hours per week)
• Meet with your designated mentor a minimum of 4 times
• Submit 10 weekly online journal reflections responding to prompts/questions from PREP staff
• Attend monthly dinner discussions and discuss your experiences, accomplishments, and challenges with your peers

prep service internships for course-credit

You may choose to count your PREP Service-Internship for one (1) credit hour during the spring semester. The following requirements apply:

1. Submit the internship application form to Associate Dean Yollette Jones  prior to the last day to add classes. Professor Mark Dalhouse is able to sign as your faculty advisor.
2. Complete 75 hours of service at your internship over the course of the spring semester (average of 5 hours/week).
3. Write a minimum of a 5 page paper reflecting upon your experience.
4. The internship credit can count in the 18-credit hour bundle that you automatically pay each semester, no extra fees apply.
5. For more information, see the College of Arts and Sciences website.

PREP-for-credit is completely optional. If you choose not to pursue credit, you will still need to complete 60 hours of service.

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