EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES

Certain courses, programs and program options may require externship/clinical experiences. Students should review the program description and student handbook for specific information. Students must successfully complete all externship hour requirements to remain in the program and to be considered for graduation. Students must also adhere to an English-only requirement for these experiences. Students are prohibited from translating or speaking any language other than English during externship hours, unless authorized in writing by the externship agency.

Externship experiences may be scheduled to take place at any available time, such as day, evening, overnight and including holidays and weekends. Students may need to complete externship experiences on a different shift from their enrolled shift. For example, a student enrolled in a day program may need to complete externships during evening or overnight shifts. The times and dates for externships are not set by the University and students requiring externship experiences must complete them in the allotted times. Clinical students are required to have malpractice liability insurance and clinical clearance requirements (including but not limited to any required background checks, drug tests, paperwork, fingerprinting, and vaccinations) prior to attending clinicals.