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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.
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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
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In conjunction with USC Leonard Davis community outreach efforts and our tightly-knit alumni network, internships provide students with both valuable learning experiences and great career opportunities.
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Anna Quyen Do Nguyen, MSG, OTD, OTR/L
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Anna Quyen Do Nguyen, MSG, OTD, OTR/L
Career Services Specialist
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annaquyen.nguyen@usc.edu
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An Unprecedented Internship: Living in a Retirement Community during COVID-19
An Unprecedented Internship: Living in a Retirement Community during COVID-19
September 29, 2020
Student intern gains valuable experience—and teaches colleagues
Student intern gains valuable experience—and teaches colleagues
April 24, 2018
USC students to provide low-cost caregiving for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia
USC students to provide low-cost caregiving for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia
February 12, 2018
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At the USC Leonard Davis School, you can earn an undergraduate gerontology degree, an accelerated five-year undergraduate or graduate degree program, a doctoral degree, or a minor in aging.
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