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3.00 Credits
The opportunity to work in a public or private agency whose mission includes advocacy for the LGBT community. Available to students minoring in LGBT Studies and throughout the College of Liberal Arts. A paper or project related to the area of the field study is also required. Note: Placement and faculty advisors arranged prior to registration (call 215-204-6953). Requires a designated supervisor at the field placement (minimum of 7 1/2 hours per week) and a faculty advisor within the College.
Prerequisite:
Consultation with and written approval of the LGBT Studies Advising Coordinator before registering for the course
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1.00 Credits
The CLA First Year Experience is a one credit, nine week course that introduces students to the rich diversity of opportunities and resources available to them both university wide and especially in the College of Liberal Arts. The course is designed to help students in making the often-difficult transition to college life and college level coursework. The primary goal of the course is to give students the tools to make responsible decision about their academic careers and better understand how to navigate the complex university system. This course covers a wide array of topics, including: time management, study skills, major/minor selection, internship opportunities, study abroad programs, faculty guidance and course planning/sequencing. It uses student-initiated goals as the context through which to view these topics and many other areas critical to success in the first year of college and beyond.
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2.00 Credits
The courses in this series provide a sweeping overview of the liberal arts curriculum and connections with the world of work. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students are exposed to examples of the content as well as the tools of the disciplines while learning how a liberal arts education translates into a career in business, law, health care, education, government and more. Each time the courses are offered they focus on a particular theme such as popular culture, conflict resolution and globalization, and faculty from a variety of departments are invited to present their perspectives. Note: Participation in a Discovery Series course helps students acquire a better understanding of the liberal arts majors and associated careers, and the skills needed to plan an effective course of study.
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3.00 Credits
Specially designed workshops will walk students through the various stages of career search strategies: informational interviewing, identifying appropriate positions, writing effective cover letters and resumes, obtaining references, and identifying employer expectations and interview preparation, all in a way that helps the student identify and promote the skills learned in their liberal arts major(s). This course examines several workplace settings including: working in the non-profit sector, corporate environment, research, education, and mental health facilities. Most sections of this course will include 3 or more of these modules, depending on student interest.
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1.00 Credits
Specific topics vary each semester. Contact department chair for information.
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2.00 Credits
Specific topics vary each semester. Contact department chair for information.
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3.00 Credits
Specific topics vary each semester. Contact department chair for information.
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3.00 - 9.00 Credits
Consult with instructor.
Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor required
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3.00 Credits
Drawing on the literature from the disciplines of sociology, psychology, economics, history and others, this interdisciplinary seminar is the academic component accompanying an internship in the corporate sector for CLA juniors and seniors. It will appeal to those students interested in future employment in for-profit companies regardless of CLA major. These upper division students will learn to understand the importance and relevance in corporate settings of the skills developed through their liberal arts academic experience. Note: Junior or senior standing in CLA (preference given to seniors); 3.0 cumulative GPA; approval of instructor required.
Corequisite:
LIBARTS 3085 (0301)
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3.00 Credits
In this internship, Liberal Arts students will have the opportunity to work for ten hours a week in a for-profit industry such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, technology, human services, and communication. They will work and interact with a variety of departments including legal, human resources, marketing, public relations, technology, customer service, and community relations. Note: Junior or senior standing in CLA (preference given to seniors); 3.0 cumulative GPA; approval of instructor required.
Corequisite:
LIBARTS 3075 (0300)
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