HRD Internships

Students enrolled as undergraduates in the HRD program must complete an internship to graduate. Below is a checklist with links to related documents and forms that you should follow when planning your internship.

1. Complete the required prerequisites for HRD 4950-Internship in HRD (see applications).
   
   
2. Complete the Internship Application.
   
   
3. Complete the application by the appropriate deadline.
   SITE MAY BE SELECTED BEFORE OR AFTER THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED; HOWEVER, THE APPLICATION MUST RECEIVED BY THE DEADLINE!
   • June 15 for fall semester
   • October 15 for winter semester
   • February 15 for summer semester
     
     
4. Notification of application approval and eligibility to register for HRD 4950 will be sent by mail and to your OU e-mail account.
   
   
5. Write or polish your resume. Tailor it to the internship description.
   
   
6. Begin contacting employers. Suggestions for approaching the sites:
   • Obtain site name, address, and contact person from site directories.
   • Send your targeted resume and cover letter to a minimum of 3 sites.
   • Follow-up with a courteous phone call about a week later.
   • Schedule an interview during the call.
   • After interview (within 24 hours) send a brief thank you note.
     
     
7. Once you have decided to work with a specific internship employer, an internship placement confirmation form needs to be submitted. This electronic form will be routed to the Director of Field Placement.
   
   
8. Attend the Pre-Planning Seminar that will be held 4 to 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester of your internship (date is included on the approval form that is sent to you).

Director of Field Placement
MoNique Price
(248) 370-3063
price2@oakland.edu

OU students with questions regarding HRD and Ed.D. internships should email dolinternships@oakland.edu.