| Course; Grading: | NUSC 3291; Satisfactory (S) / Unsatisfactory (U) |
| Course co-requisites; Grading: | N/A; N/A |
| Possible number of credits: | One – Three |
| Course prerequisites: | NUSC 1165 and NUSC 2200 |
| Minimum class standing and GPA: | Junior; 2.70/4.00 |
| Academic work requirement: | Students will keep a journal documenting internship hours and activities. In addition, students will complete a project and a paper. |
| Can non-majors receive credit? | No |
| Internship is a graduation requirement for this program: |
No |
| When course is offered: | Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Intersession |
| Additional information: | May be repeated for credit with a change in course content to a maximum of six credits. |
| Department internship information: | https://catalog.uconn.edu/directory-of-courses/course/NUSC/3291/ |
Sample internship opportunities for Nutritional Science majors:
Nutrition Education Intern, Food Industry Intern, Health and Human Services Intern,
Sample organizations where Nutritional Science majors have interned:
UConn Department of Extension, Hispanic Health Counsel, CLiCK Willimantic, Optimus Healthcare WIC of Bridgeport, NBTY, OPTHC WIC, PepsiCo, Aventri, Optum, ShopRite Supermarket, Stamford Hospital, UConn Health Center, Watrous Nursing Center, Watson, Inc., Yale New Haven Hospital, The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), The Combat Feeding Division, PURIS
Ways to find an internship:
Internships can be found on Handshake, or through online resources found at career.uconn.edu/experiential-learning.
For more information about internship policies in this department, please contact:
Rhonda Brownbill, RD, Ph.D., Didactic Program Director & Undergraduate Program Director
Jones Building, Room 123
rhonda.brownbill@uconn.edu
860-486-3605
internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013
Experience Information
- Sponsor
- College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
- Website
- nusc.uconn.edu/internship-and-job-opportunities
