Internship/Reseach PRAC

2nd Floor Math/Psych

internships@umbc.edu

410-455-2216

Successful Completion of PRAC

Your PRAC Coordinator

Christine Routzahn

routzahn@umbc.edu

Economics, Financial Economics

Kerry Kidwell-Slak, kerryk@umbc.edu

COEIT/CNMS (Engineering, Math)

Kate Phelps, kphelps@umbc.edu

COEIT (Technology)

Susan Hindle, shindle@umbc.edu

CNMS

Kacie Lawerence,

kglenn@umbc.edu

CAHSS (Arts & Humanities)

Jeremiah Sawyer, jsawyer@umbc.edu

CAHSS (Social Sciences & Humanities)

Aging Services, Social Work

How to Register for PRAC

Step 1: Find an internship/research/co-op

Step 2: Show a written offer from your employer

(may also need to complete the

Employer Agreement)

Step 3: Make an appt. at the Career Center,

come to PRAC Registration drop-in day, or use our NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION.

Front desk: (410) 455-2216

PRAC vs. Academic Credit

PRAC = 0 credit course on your UMBC transcript

Academic credit = determined by academic departments

• May be assignments in addition to PRAC requirements
• Paid or unpaid
• Contact your coordinator for information about credit
• List of academic credit options:

http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/intern/credit.php

Performance Evaluations

UMBCworks Evaluations

Professional Development

Which activities can you choose?

• On-campus Career Center workshops (Events tab in PRAC myUMBC group)
• Workshops at your placement site (get approval!)

Required for first-semester PRAC students: "Intern Like a Pro" (note early deadline!)

How many activities must you do?

• First semester at your placement: 2
• Second semester: 1
• Third or beyond: 0

Learning Objectives

"Improve my communication skills"

"Learn to adapt my writing style to appeal to the readers of our company newsletter"

Basic Information

Join myUMBC Group

Requirements for PRAC

• Join the myUMBCgroup:

"Intern/Research PRAC"

• Basic Information
• Professional Development Activities
• UMBCworks Evaluations
• Performance Evaluation
• Link to syllabus

Why Register for PRAC?

Intern/Research

PRAC Orientation

1) Impress future employers and admission committees.

2) Get a valuable experience.

3) Required by some departments.

4) Access to career opportunities.

Criteria for PRAC

• Offer verification from your new employer
• At least 120 hours on site
• A qualified supervisor
• At least 60% of your work must be substantive (related to your major or career path)

What is PRAC?

The Road to Successfully Navigating the PRAC Course

PRAC = Intern/Research Practicum

Fast Facts:

• Zero-credit course
• Pass/Fail
• Tuition-free (may have small fee)
• No regular class meetings

Orientation Overview

• What is Intern/Research PRAC?
• Why should you register for PRAC?
• Requirements for PRAC
• PRAC course vs. academic credit
• How to register
• Your PRAC coordinator