For more information on behaviorla science related internships, contact your Internship
Coordinator.
You can also find some internship resources below.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Family Studies equips you with a broad sets of skills, such
as communication, research, and critical thinking that can be applied in a diverse
range of careers. In contrast, other majors (e.g. Education, Computer Science, or
Culinary Arts) offer professional preparation for a specific job or set of jobs –
i.e., Education majors are training to become teachers. The great thing about a UVU
Family Studies degree is that it provides many options, even ones you may not have
considered yet. The challenge is that it may seem overwhelming because you have so
many possibilities—or in other words, “death by choices.”
What students must consider is that UVU Family Studies students have the responsibility of making decisions early about what types of careers or graduate programs they will want to pursue. Then, they can plan their education accordingly with the help of their advisor, the UVU Career Development Center and Internship Services Office. To be competitive, you will not only need a degree, but also experience in the field, either through a paid job, an internship, or volunteering. Students who begin early seeking relevant educational and applied experiences will most likely have an advantage in creating a competitive profile for the job market or graduate school. Early experiences will give you a foot in the door to viable employment options since you are already known to a potential employer.
The following are local employers on the Utah Wasatch Front that are listed by emphasis. Most of these also offer internships.
Addiction Recovery
Department of Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment
Foundation for Family Life (many opportunities)
Adolescent Education
Boys and Girls Club of America
Adolescent Residential Treatment
Boys:
Birdseye RTC (near Fairview)
Girls:
Both:
Adoption
Disabilities Services
Utah Association of Intellectual Disabilities
Early Intervention (Birth-Preschool)
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting
Eating Disorders
Elderly
Covington Village Senior Living
Family Assistance
Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program
Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) (Food Stamps)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) (Supplemental Food Program)
Families in Crisis or Abuse
The Bradley Center for Grieving Children and Families
Children’s Justice Center
The Road Home (Homelessness)
Women of World (Refugees and Immigrants)
Family Support and Education
Academy for Child Advocacy & Family Support
Affinity Guidance Services (Psychological Counseling, Day Treatment)
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum
Utah Department of Human Services
Utah Parents Center (Children with Disabilities)
Volunteer Opportunities & Others:
Center for Change (paid positions)
Domestic Violence Support Line
Family Support and Treatment Center
Project Read- Provo Library (Adult Literacy)
Rape & Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Utah County Crisis Line (Suicide Hotline)
Tam Trot 801-836-4325
Lindon Care & Training Center (801-785-2179)
Most Residential Treatment Centers
Below are some additional community job boards to further research available internship or job positions.
The Department of Workforce Services has many programs to help individuals and their families succeed. We offer many job seeker programs to help individuals land their dream job along with providing many types of assistance to qualified individuals and their families. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with our services or stop by any of our employment centers for assistance. They are all FREE.
