Following the Community Health Development (CHD) classroom phase, a student may elect to take a 10-12 week Community Health Development Internship in place of the CHD Field Assignment. Working in the challenging circumstances of the developing world, students have opportunity to apply and test the principles and skills learned in the classroom, often facilitating community assessment, teaching health workshops and mentoring others. This course is especially valuable for health and development professionals and project managers preparing for long-term work in developing nations.