For students who transferred into the University or who changed their major to HADM, ten hours of community service must be completed for every full semester registered as a HADM major. A packet containing a Service Learning contract and information about service learning can be obtained from the departmental secretary or the Advising Center. Students may contact the Director of Collegiate Volunteers for options of where to serve. Useful career exploration is also gained while completing the service requirement. The department encourages taking the second internship since it allows further career exploration, helps the student gain additional practical experience, enhances one's resume, and generally increases one's employability.
Students are responsible for their own transportation during internships.
HADM 340, Career Seminar, is a prerequisite for the internships. GPA HADM majors must have a 2.5 GPA in major courses to graduate. Cognate courses are generally those elective courses that help the student to become a better health services administrator. Commonly selected courses include Gerontology, Human Services, Psychology, and additional courses in Management, Marketing, and Finance. In addition to the required Business minor, HADM majors can earn minors in Gerontology, Psychology, Human Services, History, Spanish, English and in other areas with judicious course scheduling.