Interested in applied learning and gaining real-life experience that complements classroom learning? Did you know you can receive academic credit and transcript notation for an internship?
First: Please schedule an appointment online using UMBCworks, stop by our office (Math/Psyc 212) or call our office (410-455-2216) for a 30 minute appointment. During this appointment we will review your resume and approve you to begin applying for internships using UMBCworks.
Next: How to find internships?
UMBCworks is a great tool to use for applying for internships.
Companies also come to campus. You can also use the great resources on our website. Please see the calendar (http://www.careers.umbc.edu/news_events/calendar.php) on our website to see when employers will be visiting campus, for networking events, for On the Road events, and For Lunch & Learn events.
There is also a list of resources on our website. (http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/intern/resources.php)
After you have obtained an internship:
If interested, please schedule an appointment so you can receive transcript
notation, academic credit, and register for Practicum 98 (http://www.careers.umbc.edu/skills/intern/prac.php).
Registration for transcript notation, academic credit, and Practicum 98 for summer internships will begin around the first week of April.
The practicum is a co-requisite to internships. A coordinator will help monitor the Practicum. You will also receive professional development via the practicum.
For more information, feel free to call/visit our office, meet with a specialist, or
check out our website.