We place USC Leonard Davis School students in private companies, non-profits, and government agencies related to aging in Los Angeles and around the country.
Internship Overview
The gerontology internship is based on the premise that a structured work experience enhances the student’s instructional program. Students are in the midst of developing professional goals, and experience in a gerontological setting and involvement in an organizational environment will aid students in determining or refining their career goals. Some considerations are listed:
Undergraduate Students
- Takes place during senior year
- Requires a minimum of 120+ hours of fieldwork and participation in the practicum discussion class
Pre-Health Undergraduate Students
- Takes place during senior year
- Requires a minimum of 60-75+ hours of fieldwork and participation in the practicum discussion class
Graduate Students
- Entails a minimum of 240 hours of community work
