CROSSROADS, UNCW’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Program, is dedicated to
creating a healthier environment regarding alcohol and drug use and the advancement of
thoughtful and healthy decision-making through a positive, non-judgmental message.
Skills gained through this internship include:
 Oral & Written Communication Skills: public speaking, facilitating group discussion
 Interpersonal Skills: empathy and active listening, respect for diverse points of view
 Teamwork Skills: collaboration, conflict resolution
 Initiative: creativity, advocacy
 Analytical Skills: problem solving, organization, program planning
 Leadership Skills: motivating others, peer helping and referral skills
Campus opportunities available through CROSSROADS
 Promote substance abuse prevention on campus through educational programming.
 Work with CROSSROADS Peer Educators to develop and execute ideas for campus
events and educational programs on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
 Attend CROSSROADS events, actively educate other students, and develop a thorough
working knowledge of alcohol and drug issues.
 Facilitate presentations for freshman seminar (UNI) classes, health classes, fraternities
and sororities, sport clubs, and other student organizations.
 Design social marketing campaigns, develop new resources, and generate new ways
to educate the campus about substance abuse issues.
Possible community opportunities available through CROSSROADS
 Work with CROSSROADS College Mentors to deliver our drug abuse prevention program
activities in middle and high schools and community organizations in New Hanover
County.
 Assist in training teams of middle and high school peer educators and teachers.
 Provide on-going guidance and assistance and serve as mentors to in-school peer
educators as they deliver CROSSROADS in their schools.
 Assist with development and implementation of CROSSROADS program research/trials,
including survey administration, data entry, visits to area schools, communication with
teachers and administrators, etc.
 Assist department staff in product development, marketing and promotion, and other
activities related to CROSSROADS prevention resources.
 Assist department staff with other community- and school-based projects, community
research and community outreach.
 Participate in other CROSSROADS community and school activities to promote drug
abuse prevention among pre-college-age youth.
CROSSROADS Internship/Practicum Application
Name:_______________________________
Date of Application:_______________________
Local Address:_____________________
Student ID:_________________________
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Date of Birth:_________________________
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Year & Major:_________________________
Local Phone:_________________________
Cumulative GPA:______________________
Email:__________________________
Expected Graduation Date:______________
___ Psychology
___ Social Work
___ Other area:_________________
Hours/credits needed: ______
___ Not for academic credit
I am interested in: ___ CROSSROADS: Campus Substance Abuse Prevention & Education
___ CROSSROADS: Middle/High School and Community Programs
Internship for:
Please indicate two people who can speak to your character, employment history, and/or
responsibility. Please include a professor or employer. No family members.
Name
Relationship
Phone Number
Email
Please answer the questions below and attach a copy of your resume.
What would you like to learn or gain from this internship?
What are your career/educational goals and how will this internship help you achieve them?
Describe your personal decisions regarding responsible and healthy use of alcohol. What
experiences contribute to your decision-making?
Describe your experiences planning programs, organizing projects, or working with others to
achieve a common goal.
I understand that I must have at least a 2.5 GPA and maintain good disciplinary standing in
order to be considered for this internship/practicum.
My signature below authorizes
CROSSROADS to verify my grade point average and conduct history at UNCW.
Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________
Return the application to the CARE & CROSSROADS Office in DePaolo Hall Room 2105. For
more information, call (910) 962-4136 or www.uncw.edu/crossroads.