1/29/13

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!

The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.PSY 4/5993 Contract Deadline February 4th
COURSES OF INTEREST
--2.SOC 4511: Sociology of Youth--Transition to Adulthood
EVENTS
--3.Info Session for Full-Time Entry-Level Positions @ Epic Careers
--4.Junior or Senior? Attend the U of M Job & Internship Fair!
--5.Find a Meaningful Summer Job! YMCA Summer Job Fair
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--6.UGRAs Needed for Volunteerism & Group Identity Lab--For Credit!
--7.Adolescent Depression Research Opportunity- For Credit!
--8.Undergrad Research Opportunities Program Summer & Fall Deadline Feb. 25
--9.Summer Research in Health Disparities--Open to Underrepresented Students
--10.Deadline Approaching-Summer Research Experience at Carnegie Mellon LearnLab
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--11.Take Part in Organizing Mental Health Awareness Day! Meeting Jan. 29th
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--12.FT Positions for Recent/Upcoming Grads with USPIRG
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--13.$500-$600! Apply for a Spring 2013 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline Feb.1
--14.Have an Unpaid Internship this Term? Apply to the CLA Undergrad Internship Grant!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
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1.PSY 4/5993 Contract Deadline February 4th
A reminder that PSY 4/5993 contracts should be completed by Monday, February 4th. Psychology Undergraduate Advising will hold walk-in hours during all office hours through this date. We will review the completed contract and provide permission numbers for enrollment at that time. Please contact psyadvis@umn.edu with any questions.

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COURSES OF INTEREST
*****
2.SOC 4511: Sociology of Youth--Transition to Adulthood
Looking for a great upper-division outside your major course to complement your Psychology degree? Consider taking SOC 4511: Sociology of Youth--Transition to Adulthood. This course helps uncover what factors shape the movement into adulthood and examines how policies and intervention strategies effect this transition. This course is taught by Professor Jeylan Mortimer on Tu/Th from 1pm-2:15pm. She will welcome late registration students and will work with them to catch up with the class. Email her at morti002@umn.edu for permission to enter the course.

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EVENTS
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3.Info Session for Full-Time Entry-Level Positions @ Epic Careers
Wednesday, February 6; 6:00 - 7:00pm
518/520 Science Teaching and Student Services Building (STSS)
As a worldwide leader in the development of software for healthcare organizations, Epic Careers is driving change for an entire industry. Epic Careers is searching for smart, passionate people who want to achieve great things. Full-time and internship opportunities are available for U of M undergraduate students from diverse academic disciplines and experiences. Students with strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills are encouraged to apply--the skills you have fine-tuned as a Psychology major! Registration for this free event is encouraged via GoldPASS. For more information search the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS.

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4.Junior or Senior? Attend the U of M Job & Internship Fair!
Friday, February 22; 10:00am - 4:00pm
Minneapolis Convention Center
Don't miss the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! More than 225 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Visit the event website to learn more, register, and get preparation tips. The Fair is open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. Free transportation will be provided from campus. Cost: $10, if you pre-register online by February 19th, or $25 at the door on the day of the fair. Visit the Job Fair website for more information and updates.

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5.Find a Meaningful Summer Job! YMCA Summer Job Fair
Wednesday, February 6; 11:00am - 5:00pm
University YMCA, 1801 University Ave SE
The University YMCA is hosting the 3rd Annual Y of the Greater Twin Cities (Y-GTC) Summer Job Fair! Come anytime during the fair to learn about the endless career possibilities working with social responsibility, youth development, and healthy living. Available positions include: Youth development staff, trail counselor/guides, school-aged care program staff, camp instructors, camp counselors. Bring your resumes, dress for success, and be prepared to ask your informational interview questions! You can find applications online. Contact Bruce.Yang@ymcatwincities.orgor Patti.Neiman@ymcatwincities.org with questions.

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
*****
6.UGRAs Needed for Volunteerism & Group Identity Lab--For Credit!
The VAPS Volunteerism project is looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the spring semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting mainly with survey data entry and data analysis in a study examining the effect of heightened individual and group identity on volunteer behaviors. The position runs during the spring semester, with the opportunity to continue into the fall semester. RAs will be expected to work approximately 10 hours per week (may vary across weeks). Strong candidates for this position will be conscientious, bright, motivated students interested in the research process. If you would like to apply for an RA position, send an email with the subject line "VAPS Research Assistant Position" to Ally Williams (will3621@umn.edu) by 1pm on Monday, February 4th, containing the following information: Name; Email; Class Year; GPA; Reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please).

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7.Adolescent Depression Research Opportunity- For Credit!
Dr. Karina Quevedo is currently seeking undergraduate students for Directed Research (can be done as PSY 4993 if desired, or volunteer) in her Depression and the Adolescent Self (DAS) lab. DAS is a neuroimaging study designed to better understand adolescent depression. DAS focuses on the brain function of adolescents - with and without depression -while they think about themselves during an fMRI scan. Highly motivated students with an interest in neuroscience, biological psychology, and/or child psychology research are needed. Students should have a good GPA and be willing to devote 3-12 hours a week to this study. Students will help prepare folders for subjects and subject recruitment, distribute flyers, and call sources of subject recruitment. Students will also enter data gathered during the study and become familiar with the various instruments used. There is potential to learn how to analyze fMRI data gathered and work on an independent project for those willing to spend the time needed. Contact the Research Coordinator to sign up for the course or to volunteer: Hannah Scott at hlscott@umn.edu. You can read more about the lab on Facebook.

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8.Undergrad Research Opportunities Program Summer & Fall Deadline Feb. 25
Hoping to gain additional research experience? The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduate students either to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor or work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To find out more about undergraduate research and the UROP program, visit urop.umn.edu. Application materials for UROP are available on here. The application deadline for Summer and Fall 2013 projects is February 25th. If you have questions about UROP, please contact Wendy Nicholson-Kotas at nicho421@umn.edu.

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9.Summer Research in Health Disparities--Open to Underrepresented Students
A summer undergraduate research opportunity on cancer and health disparities will be offered by the Medical School's Program in Health Disparities Research and the Masonic Cancer Center. Eligible applicants will be incoming sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate students from Minnesota's ethnic minority or underrepresented communities enrolled in two-or four-year colleges in Minnesota. Deadline is Feb. 14. For an application and more information, visit this link.

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10.Deadline Approaching-Summer Research Experience at Carnegie Mellon LearnLab
A summer research experience for undergraduates (REU) program, sponsored by LearnLab--a Science of Learning Center funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is accepting applicants who would like to conduct research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer interfaces and language technologies. LearnLab's REU program allows talented undergrads to spend 8 weeks during the summer in a research laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, or a research partner. The REU teaches students how to conduct research in a modern academic research lab under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers, and experiment in real classroom environments with research matched to interests expressed in the student's application. Students will have access to seminars held by LearnLab and the university, as well as seminars specific to them with topics including graduate admissions and career opportunities in science, education, and computer science and engineering. Each student will receive a fellowship stipend of $4000, as well as food, housing, and travel. Although students from other years may apply, this opportunity is most fitting for undergrads finishing their junior year. Students should have a minimum of 3.5 GPA, although students who show by other measures that they are exceptional and who have GPAs over 3.2 will be considered. Class standing and grades in specific subjects that are close to the field of research will also be considered, as are recommendations. Program runs Sunday, June 2, 2013 through Friday, July 26, 2013. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2013. Students will be informed of a decision by March 1, 2013. The additional details and application can be found here.

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VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
*****
11.Take Part in Organizing Mental Health Awareness Day! Meeting Jan. 29th
Active Minds is hosting 'Don't Sit in Silence: Mental Health Awareness Day 2013' on April 16th on Coffman's front lawn. The first planning meeting for this huge event will be held Tuesday, January 29 from 7:00-8:00pm in 202 Coffman (WSAC-Women's Student Activist Collective). Anyone is invited to come! At the meeting, topics of discussion will include volunteer requirements, advertising, supplies, fundraising, and more. There is already an exciting agenda planned for the day, now it is putting it into action--hopefully you can join and play a crucial role in this. Contact aminds@umn.edu with any questions.

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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
*****
12.FT Positions for Recent/Upcoming Grads with USPIRG
Looking for a FT job that will make a difference following graduation? Consider a job with USPIRG. USPIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups with a 35-year track record of organizing and making an impact on issues ranging from safe food policies to voter registration. USPIRG is hiring over 100 graduating seniors as a Campus Organizer or in the Fellowship Program. There will be an information session at University of Minnesota on February 19th from 7-8 pm, with interviews held at CLA Career Services all day on February 20th. If you are interested in either opportunity, please apply on USPIRG's website and respond to Sarah Clader via e-mail at sarahc@studentpirgs.org to express interest.

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SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
*****
13.$500-$600! Apply for a Spring 2013 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline Feb. 1
Are you participating in an internship here or abroad this spring? Or engaging in a learning opportunity that takes you outside of the classroom for a unique experience? The Department of Psychology's Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement are available to support you! The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support psychology majors who engage in learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad containing a psych-related internship or research component, etc.). Up to two awards of $500 will be offered Spring 2013. A third candidate will be selected to receive the named Natalis Award of $600. The Spring 2013 application deadline is Feb. 1, 2013. Notification Date: Feb. 11, 2013. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our website.

*****
Have an Unpaid Internship this Term? Apply to the CLA Undergrad Internship Grant!
The CLA Undergraduate Internship Grant is a competitive $1500 scholarship award for CLA students (sophomores and above) doing unpaid internships. The internship must be off-campus and you must complete a minimum 120 hours total at the internship. For more details and application instructions, visit here.

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology major!
The psychology undergraduate newsletter provides a weekly update on the latest course information, upcoming events, and currently available job, internship, and research opportunities relating to your major! Find past issues here. If you would like to start receiving the Psych Scoop directly to your inbox, send a request to: psyadvis@umn.edu.
--------------------------------------------
IN THIS ISSUE:
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
--1.PSY 4/5993 Contract Deadline February 4th
COURSES OF INTEREST
--2.SOC 4511: Sociology of Youth--Transition to Adulthood
EVENTS
--3.Info Session for Full-Time Entry-Level Positions @ Epic Careers
--4.Junior or Senior? Attend the U of M Job & Internship Fair!
--5.Find a Meaningful Summer Job! YMCA Summer Job Fair
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
--6.UGRAs Needed for Volunteerism & Group Identity Lab--For Credit!
--7.Adolescent Depression Research Opportunity- For Credit!
--8.Undergrad Research Opportunities Program Summer & Fall Deadline Feb. 25
--9.Summer Research in Health Disparities--Open to Underrepresented Students
--10.Deadline Approaching-Summer Research Experience at Carnegie Mellon LearnLab
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
--11.Take Part in Organizing Mental Health Awareness Day! Meeting Jan. 29th
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
--12.FT Positions for Recent/Upcoming Grads with USPIRG
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
--13.$500-$600! Apply for a Spring 2013 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline Feb.1
--14.Have an Unpaid Internship this Term? Apply to the CLA Undergrad Internship Grant!
--------------------------------------------
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING FEATURED EVENTS
*****
1.PSY 4/5993 Contract Deadline February 4th
A reminder that PSY 4/5993 contracts should be completed by Monday, February 4th. Psychology Undergraduate Advising will hold walk-in hours during all office hours through this date. We will review the completed contract and provide permission numbers for enrollment at that time. Please contact psyadvis@umn.edu with any questions.
--------------------------------------------
COURSES OF INTEREST
*****
2.SOC 4511: Sociology of Youth--Transition to Adulthood
Looking for a great upper-division outside your major course to complement your Psychology degree? Consider taking SOC 4511: Sociology of Youth--Transition to Adulthood. This course helps uncover what factors shape the movement into adulthood and examines how policies and intervention strategies effect this transition. This course is taught by Professor Jeylan Mortimer on Tu/Th from 1pm-2:15pm. She will welcome late registration students and will work with them to catch up with the class. Email her at morti002@umn.edu for permission to enter the course.
--------------------------------------------
EVENTS
*****
3.Info Session for Full-Time Entry-Level Positions @ Epic Careers
Wednesday, February 6; 6:00 - 7:00pm
518/520 Science Teaching and Student Services Building (STSS)
As a worldwide leader in the development of software for healthcare organizations, Epic Careers is driving change for an entire industry. Epic Careers is searching for smart, passionate people who want to achieve great things. Full-time and internship opportunities are available for U of M undergraduate students from diverse academic disciplines and experiences. Students with strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills are encouraged to apply--the skills you have fine-tuned as a Psychology major! Registration for this free event is encouraged via GoldPASS. For more information search the 'Career Events' section on GoldPASS.
*****
4.Junior or Senior? Attend the U of M Job & Internship Fair!
Friday, February 22; 10:00am - 4:00pm
Minneapolis Convention Center
Don't miss the biggest student career fair in Minnesota! More than 225 organizations will be there recruiting for hundreds of jobs and internships. Visit the event website to learn more, register, and get preparation tips. The Fair is open to all U of M undergraduates, graduate students, and recent alumni. Free transportation will be provided from campus. Cost: $10, if you pre-register online by February 19th, or $25 at the door on the day of the fair. Visit the Job Fair website for more information and updates.
*****
5.Find a Meaningful Summer Job! YMCA Summer Job Fair
Wednesday, February 6; 11:00am - 5:00pm
University YMCA, 1801 University Ave SE
The University YMCA is hosting the 3rd Annual Y of the Greater Twin Cities (Y-GTC) Summer Job Fair! Come anytime during the fair to learn about the endless career possibilities working with social responsibility, youth development, and healthy living. Available positions include: Youth development staff, trail counselor/guides, school-aged care program staff, camp instructors, camp counselors. Bring your resumes, dress for success, and be prepared to ask your informational interview questions! You can find applications online. Contact Bruce.Yang@ymcatwincities.orgor Patti.Neiman@ymcatwincities.org with questions.
--------------------------------------------
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
*****
6.UGRAs Needed for Volunteerism & Group Identity Lab--For Credit!
The VAPS Volunteerism project is looking for undergraduate research assistants to start work during the spring semester, earning research credit for PSY 5993. RAs will be assisting mainly with survey data entry and data analysis in a study examining the effect of heightened individual and group identity on volunteer behaviors. The position runs during the spring semester, with the opportunity to continue into the fall semester. RAs will be expected to work approximately 10 hours per week (may vary across weeks). Strong candidates for this position will be conscientious, bright, motivated students interested in the research process. If you would like to apply for an RA position, send an email with the subject line "VAPS Research Assistant Position" to Ally Williams (will3621@umn.edu) by 1pm on Monday, February 4th, containing the following information: Name; Email; Class Year; GPA; Reason for applying (no more than one sentence, please).
*****
7.Adolescent Depression Research Opportunity- For Credit!
Dr. Karina Quevedo is currently seeking undergraduate students for Directed Research (can be done as PSY 4993 if desired, or volunteer) in her Depression and the Adolescent Self (DAS) lab. DAS is a neuroimaging study designed to better understand adolescent depression. DAS focuses on the brain function of adolescents - with and without depression -while they think about themselves during an fMRI scan. Highly motivated students with an interest in neuroscience, biological psychology, and/or child psychology research are needed. Students should have a good GPA and be willing to devote 3-12 hours a week to this study. Students will help prepare folders for subjects and subject recruitment, distribute flyers, and call sources of subject recruitment. Students will also enter data gathered during the study and become familiar with the various instruments used. There is potential to learn how to analyze fMRI data gathered and work on an independent project for those willing to spend the time needed. Contact the Research Coordinator to sign up for the course or to volunteer: Hannah Scott at hlscott@umn.edu. You can read more about the lab on Facebook.
*****
8.Undergrad Research Opportunities Program Summer & Fall Deadline Feb. 25
Hoping to gain additional research experience? The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) provides grants of up to $1,700 for undergraduate students either to carry out a project of the student's own design in close collaboration with a faculty sponsor or work with a faculty member on her/his scholarly or creative project. Participating students have developed detailed knowledge of research methods while their faculty sponsors have gained the assistance of enthusiastic and capable students. To find out more about undergraduate research and the UROP program, visit urop.umn.edu. Application materials for UROP are available on here. The application deadline for Summer and Fall 2013 projects is February 25th. If you have questions about UROP, please contact Wendy Nicholson-Kotas at nicho421@umn.edu.
*****
9.Summer Research in Health Disparities--Open to Underrepresented Students
A summer undergraduate research opportunity on cancer and health disparities will be offered by the Medical School's Program in Health Disparities Research and the Masonic Cancer Center. Eligible applicants will be incoming sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate students from Minnesota's ethnic minority or underrepresented communities enrolled in two-or four-year colleges in Minnesota. Deadline is Feb. 14. For an application and more information, visit this link.
*****
10.Deadline Approaching-Summer Research Experience at Carnegie Mellon LearnLab
A summer research experience for undergraduates (REU) program, sponsored by LearnLab--a Science of Learning Center funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is accepting applicants who would like to conduct research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer interfaces and language technologies. LearnLab's REU program allows talented undergrads to spend 8 weeks during the summer in a research laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, or a research partner. The REU teaches students how to conduct research in a modern academic research lab under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers, and experiment in real classroom environments with research matched to interests expressed in the student's application. Students will have access to seminars held by LearnLab and the university, as well as seminars specific to them with topics including graduate admissions and career opportunities in science, education, and computer science and engineering. Each student will receive a fellowship stipend of $4000, as well as food, housing, and travel. Although students from other years may apply, this opportunity is most fitting for undergrads finishing their junior year. Students should have a minimum of 3.5 GPA, although students who show by other measures that they are exceptional and who have GPAs over 3.2 will be considered. Class standing and grades in specific subjects that are close to the field of research will also be considered, as are recommendations. Program runs Sunday, June 2, 2013 through Friday, July 26, 2013. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2013. Students will be informed of a decision by March 1, 2013. The additional details and application can be found here.
--------------------------------------------
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
*****
11.Take Part in Organizing Mental Health Awareness Day! Meeting Jan. 29th
Active Minds is hosting 'Don't Sit in Silence: Mental Health Awareness Day 2013' on April 16th on Coffman's front lawn. The first planning meeting for this huge event will be held Tuesday, January 29 from 7:00-8:00pm in 202 Coffman (WSAC-Women's Student Activist Collective). Anyone is invited to come! At the meeting, topics of discussion will include volunteer requirements, advertising, supplies, fundraising, and more. There is already an exciting agenda planned for the day, now it is putting it into action--hopefully you can join and play a crucial role in this. Contact aminds@umn.edu with any questions.
--------------------------------------------
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
*****
IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
*****
12.FT Positions for Recent/Upcoming Grads with USPIRG
Looking for a FT job that will make a difference following graduation? Consider a job with USPIRG. USPIRG is a federation of state-based public interest advocacy groups with a 35-year track record of organizing and making an impact on issues ranging from safe food policies to voter registration. USPIRG is hiring over 100 graduating seniors as a Campus Organizer or in the Fellowship Program. There will be an information session at University of Minnesota on February 19th from 7-8 pm, with interviews held at CLA Career Services all day on February 20th. If you are interested in either opportunity, please apply on USPIRG's website and respond to Sarah Clader via e-mail at sarahc@studentpirgs.org to express interest.
--------------------------------------------
SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
*****
13.$500-$600! Apply for a Spring 2013 Psych Engagement Award! Deadline Feb. 1
Are you participating in an internship here or abroad this spring? Or engaging in a learning opportunity that takes you outside of the classroom for a unique experience? The Department of Psychology's Donor Awards for Psychology Undergraduate Engagement are available to support you! The purpose of these awards is to encourage and support psychology majors who engage in learning experiences beyond the University campus and classroom environments (i.e. unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, study abroad containing a psych-related internship or research component, etc.). Up to two awards of $500 will be offered Spring 2013. A third candidate will be selected to receive the named Natalis Award of $600. The Spring 2013 application deadline is Feb. 1, 2013. Notification Date: Feb. 11, 2013. For details about the awards and application materials, visit our website.
*****
Have an Unpaid Internship this Term? Apply to the CLA Undergrad Internship Grant!
The CLA Undergraduate Internship Grant is a competitive $1500 scholarship award for CLA students (sophomores and above) doing unpaid internships. The internship must be off-campus and you must complete a minimum 120 hours total at the internship. For more details and application instructions, visit here.