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Although not required in the degree program, students have the option to do an internship as part of their master's degree.

Completing an internship allows students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in clinical, public health, and technology settings. Through hands-on experience, students build practical skills, deepen their understanding of health information systems, and gain insights that strengthen their professional readiness. Internships also create valuable opportunities for networking and career development within the rapidly evolving health informatics field.

Eligibility Requirements

    • Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours before they want to paricipate in a internship.

    • It is recommended that students begin searching for a internship site at least one semester before they plan to enroll in the internship class.

    • A Internship site must be approved before the start of the semester in which the student plans to complete the internship.

Applying for the class to participate in Internship:

Finding an Internship

Students that need assistance in finding an Internship, can using the following methods:

  1. Search for internship positions through Handshake.
  2. UNT Career Center College of Information contact: Anna Motes - Anna.Motes@unt.edu 
  3. Contact your program concentration faculty director, Dr. Cleveland at: Ana.Cleveland@unt.edu . 
Application Process

Application Process for Spring or Summer 2026: 

  • Deadline to request internship for Spring 2026:  Last day of regular registration – January 8th. Internship must be approved by January 16th to either:   
    • Be enrolled in INFO 5900 (if it’s not student’s final semester). 

OR 

    • Explore incorporation of an internship component in HINF 5955 (if it is student’s final semester).  
  • Deadline to request internship for Summer 2026: Last day of regular registration – May 14th. Internship must be approved by May 21st to :
    • Be enrolled in an INFO 5900 (if it’s not student’s final semester). 

OR 

    • Ensure incorporation of an internship component of HINF 5955 (if it is student’s final semester).  

Application process for Fall 2026 and later: 

Process will go through IS department for review of requested site.  

  • Student submits HI internship application.   
  • Deadline to request internship for Fall 2026: Last day of regular registration – August 13th. Internship must be approved by August 21st to: 
    • Be enrolled in an HINF 5090 (if it’s not student’s final semester). 

OR 

    • Explore incorporation of an internship component in HINF 5955 (if it is student’s final semester and approved by Program Director).  

For Internship offers received beyond the deadline contact the CI-Advising office.  

Guidelines for doing an internship for the Health Informatics degree:
  • A minimum of 180 hours is required for an internship for master’s students. 
  • Internship placement must be relevant to your major and approved by the HI Program Director.  
  • In fall 2026 and later: The HINF 5090 course will be used for students requesting to do an internship prior to their graduating semester. (It may also be used for a student’s graduating semester, if there is room in their degree plan).  

For completing a CPT as part of your degree:

  • An international graduate student must have completed at least two long semesters (e.g. Fall & Spring) before doing a CPT is possible.  
  • CPT paperwork should not be completed until after enrollment in the appropriate practicum or capstone course (INFO 5900 or HINF 5955).

Filling out the CPT Form: (see attached example).  

  • Academic Department: Information Science
  • Name of Course: 
  • Special Problems (INFO 5900 or HINF 5090) or Health Informatics Capstone Project (HINF 5955)
  • Number of Course: e.g. INFO 5900 or HINF 5090 / HINF 5955
  • Begin date of course: First day of the session
  • End date of course: Last day of the session
  • For more information, visit the  UNT International Advising website. 

 

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