Residencies and Internships
Administrative residencies are full-time positions that
are part of the MHSA program and are taken after the completion
of all coursework. Residencies are available at approved sites
in the Washington-Baltimore area, throughout the United States,
and at selected sites abroad. Students earn a total of 9 credit
hours during the period of the residency, applied as 3 credits
for each of the three semesters during the 12 months. Residency
positions usually provide some financial compensation and
other benefits. The MHSA-LTC program offers students the opportunity
to apply the concepts taught in the classroom to a workplace
setting. GW's pool of preceptors includes highly qualified
administrators at LTC organizations all over the country.
Residencies
Residencies are generally required for the Health Services
Management specialization. If permission is granted, students
may substitute an internship and additional coursework. The
full-time residencies are available to students after the
completion of all course work and can fulfill the Administrator-In-Training
(AIT) requirement which is essential to students interested
in becoming licensed nursing home administrators.
Internships
Internships require a minimum of 280 hours at the internship
site for 3 credits in one semester and are taken during the
last half of the MHSA degree program. Both the internship
and residency arrangements expand classroom knowledge by offering
practical experience. They also provide opportunities for
students to network with employers and transition into professional
positions when career decisions are made.
