College of Health Professions


Department of Kinesiology

Exercise Science Major

Internships

Students have the opportunity to gain practical work experience, learn new skills, and develop professional contacts through internships. The internship is a critical component of the exercise science major. This 3 unit experience (minimum of 120 contact hours) must be completed during the senior year under the direction of work site supervisor. Internships also offer students an opportunity to gain the following valuable learning experiences.

  • observe professionals in the field
  • participate in decision-making process
  • demonstrate leadership and organizational skills
  • develop professional contacts
  • accumulate practical experience that will assist in future job searches 

Towson University is ideally located in the metropolitan Baltimore-Washington area with access to a large number of internship sites within the sport industry. Within the past year, students have had the opportunity to complete internships within the following sites:

Students may select an internship site from the existing database of sites or may create an internship experience. More information may be found on the TU Career Center Web site.

 


Department of Kinesiology
Towson Center, Room 200
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2376
Fax: 410-704-3912



 

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