Youth and Community Studies

Step 1

Attend one of the required information sessions for EDC364C: Fieldwork in Youth and Community Studies

Designed to familiarize you with the process and expectations for your internship, you will learn about the internship process and how to secure an internship site.

Step 2

Secure Proof of Academic Eligibility (in writing)

The internship course is the last class you take in the program. First step: schedule an in-person meeting with your Academic Advisor to confirm you meet the minimum requirements.

You must have:

• At least a 2.5 GPA with upper division standing, and;

• No more than 6 total hours remaining of required Youth and Community Studies major classes. You can have courses in other areas, but only 6 credits remaining in YCS. You may take up to 12 credit hours in your final YCS semester without needing to appeal. 

Your Academic Advisor will complete and sign the "Internship Eligibility Form" and email it to Dr. Hernandez (v2_2022_Internship Form.docx). The Academic Advisor's signature on the form indicates that you meet the necessary academic eligibility to take EDC 364C: Fieldwork in Youth and Community Studies. 

EDC 364C, Internship Eligibility Form, Semester,  ​_Student's Name (UTID)___. 

If you do not meet the minimum requirements and wish to petition to be cleared for EDC 364C, please request your academic advisor review the petition process with you.  Submit your petition ASAP via email to Dr. Hernandez.

Step 3

Secure Approved Internship Site

It is the student's responsibility to secure their own internship, paid or unpaid, that aligns with their YCS concentration. Students are expected to identify possible sites, prepare a cover letter, resume, and set-up their own interviews. Information about possible internship sites can be found by visiting the Youth and Community Studies website for a list of approved internship sites (refer to left column Page Tree and click on Approved Sites and Internship Resources), attending job fairs, and visiting the Career Services Center.

Once you have secured an Internship, schedule a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Hernandez to complete necessary paperwork.

You must have the following information:

1. Organization’s physical address (PO Boxes not Accepted)

2. Name, official title & official organization email address of leader who can sign off on your internship paperwork

3. Name, official title & official email address of person who will supervise your work during the semester (must hold BA/BS)

Step 4

Schedule a meeting with the YCS University Faculty Advisor

Using your UT credentials and UT email address, you will complete two legal documents

1. Program Agreement/Contract (PA) - This is an agreement between UT COE and the hosting organization (http://links.utexas.edu/centdpe)

   1. For Internship Start Date/Contract Date, please enter the First Day of Class for each semester (Fall/Spring):

      • Fall: August XX, 202X

      • Spring: January XX, 202X

      • Refer to UT-Austin Calendar for specific dates: https://catalog.utexas.edu/general-information/introduction/academic-calendar/

2. Educational Experience Affiliation Agreement/Contract (EEAA) - This is your internship contract and sets out internship expectations - schedule, work to be completed, and so on (http://links.utexas.edu/cthejay).

   1. Internship Experience Contract: Directions: Begin the Docusign by entering your name and email address as well as your internship supervisor's name and email address. Click Begin Signing to start the Docusign. When you complete the Docusign, click Finish. Your supervisor will then receive an email from dse@docusign.net to complete their portion of the Docusign.
      
      

• An insurance fee, about $20, will appear on your What I Owe University Account. 

• Anyone who has not secured an internship and completed all necessary paperwork at least 10 days prior to the first day of class, will need to wait until the following semester. 

• Onboarding, fingerprinting & background check process do not count toward internship hours.

Step 5

Register for EDC 364C: Fieldwork in Youth and Community Studies