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Hunter College Human Biology Internship For Credit

An academic program enabling Human Biology majors to earn up to 3 credits for approved external research and professional internships.

Research Internship
The Hunter College Human Biology Internship For Credit program, designated as HMBIO 40300, provides an opportunity for Human Biology majors to integrate classroom knowledge with practical application through experiential learning in a professional setting. While the Human Biology Program does not arrange specific internships, it offers a structured pathway for students to receive academic credit for qualifying external research or professional experiences. Internships considered for credit must align with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines, emphasizing a legitimate learning experience with clear objectives, supervision by a field expert, and routine feedback. Additionally, the internship must be part of an official program at a host institution or agency, have documented goals, and extend beyond mere shadowing or administrative tasks. Students can earn between 1 and 3 credits based on the hours committed, with 3 credits equivalent to 100-120 hours. Enrollment requires completing an Internship/Independent Study Request Form and subsequent approval by the Human Biology program director, followed by course registration through CUNYfirst. This credit-bearing course is subject to standard tuition and fees. The program supports students in finding opportunities through various resources like the Career Center and a dedicated website listing potential internships, research, and postbaccalaureate options. This internship for credit is also a component required for graduation with honors in Human Biology.

Program

Organizer: Hunter College
Host: Hunter College
Timeframe: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters
Duration: 40:00:00 - 120:00:00
Locations: North America, United States, New York City
Study Areas: Life Sciences & Biology, Medical & Health Sciences, Social Sciences
Specific Fields: Clinical Medicine, Genetics & Genomics, Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Organismal & Environmental Biology, Pharmacology & Biomedical, Political & International Studies, Public & Global Health, Sociology & Anthropology

Application

Deadlines:
  • May 1, 2025
  • August 1, 2025
  • December 1, 2025
Criteria: The internship must be approved by the Human Biology Program director. It must be a legitimate learning experience beyond administrative tasks or shadowing, with clearly defined learning objectives, professional supervision, and routine feedback. The internship should be part of an official program at the host institution/agency with documented goals and requirements, and not be the applicant's regular employment or with individuals having a conflict of interest (relatives/friends/significant others). Students must enroll in HMBIO 40203 or HMBIO 40303 prior to the internship start. To graduate with departmental honors (which includes completing this internship for credit), students must also maintain a minimum 3.0 overall Hunter GPA and a minimum 3.5 Human Biology major GPA at the time of graduation, with HMBIO 40203 or HMBIO 40303 completed with a passing grade.
Target Degree: Bachelor
Required Documents:
  1. Internship Description (2 paragraphs, max 500 words)
  2. Internship Supervisor's Full Name
  3. Internship Supervisor's Email
  4. Internship Institution Name
  5. Planned Hours Commitment for Internship

Costs & Contact

Stipend: Unpaid.
Cost: Tuition charges and fees for credit-bearing internships.
Contact: humbio@hunter.cuny.edu
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