Web Page: http://www.umsl.edu/depts/career/
Career Services works in partnership with employers and the campus community by helping students and alumni to develop, implement, and evaluate job search strategies.
Job and career services are available to all UM-St. Louis students and alumni. Career Services hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (314) 516-5111, or visit 327 Millennium Student Center.
Web Registration. Internet technology allows students 24/7 access to career services. Web registration enables students to become members of the Candidate Database, display resumes in the Web Resume Book for hundreds of local and national employers to view, and produce professional targeted resumes, interview on campus, and more.
Candidate Database. Qualifications and experience of Candidate Database members may be quickly matched with job vacancy listings. Resumes will be sent directly to the employer.
Web HomePage. Provides general information about Career Services, upcoming Job Fairs, Career Days, and other special events, the on-campus interviewing schedule, directlinks to company information, job banks, career resource materials, and self-assessment exercises. The Web Job Lisitings service has hundreds of current vacancies listed daily by employers. http://www.umsl.edu/depts/career
Career Mapper. This career development tool gives students and alumni a thorough analysis of abilities, interests, and personality traits, creating a picture of how best to fit into the job market. Career Mapper can help students who are confused about career direction or need validation that they are moving in the right direction.
Steps-to-Career-Success Program. Designed to assist students who may be uncertain about their career goals and job options, this program provides a systematic approach to making the right choices.
Career Experience and Employment Program. Co-op and internship opportunities help students with expenses and a degree-related position to give a competitive edge in the job market. Jobs may be part-time, full-time or summer positions, and, if the work is related to an academic major, students will receive a transcript notation. This program may be used to "test drive" a career decision.
Career Assistance Program. This job search program can assist with career management decisions, career transition, or job change questions. It can help students and alumni to manage a career with positive results, evaluate skills, interests, and traits, and provides structure, guidance, and motivation in the job search.
Internships and Practicum Opportunities. The Career Experience and Employment Program combines classroom studies with work experience in a field related to education and career goals. These degree related positions offer students an excellent opportunity to gain professional job experience and earn money to help with expenses while in school: Through this program, students begin to understand what career choices they might make, gain valuable contacts in their field, and, in many cases, get paid for their work. They graduate with a college degree and an impressive resume.
The Career Experience and Employment Program links students, UM-St. Louis, and employers in partnership. Throughout this program, Career Services, and academic departments work with students and employers to ensure that positions are linked to curriculum and career development. Students who work in this program will receive a transcript notation for each semester employed.
These work arrangements are available to UM-St. Louis students at all levels in all majors. Contact Career Services for requirements for participation and opportunities available, 516-5111, or visit 327 Millennium Center
Anthropology
315(4315), Senior Seminar - required, for credit
325-329(4325-4329), Internship in Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Folklore, Museum Studies, Physical Anthropology - elective, for credit; placement with outside organizations; junior standing required.
Positions available on competitive basis as lab and research assistants, teachers/facilitators, and interns/assistants - optional, noncredit.
Human Origin and Cultural Diversity program offers internships in educational anthropology and diversity education.
Biology
231(3699), Undergraduate Internship in Biotechnology - optional as part of certificate program, for credit or noncredit, enrollment in certificate program required.
347(4299), Practicum in Conservation - required as part of certificate program, for credit, enrollment in certificate program required.
Chemistry Opportunities are available to pursue research with faculty members for credit during the academic year. Normally requires enrollment in Chemistry 290(3905). Stipend available in some cases. Expanded opportunities available in the summer through the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, which is typically funded by the National Science Foundation and local industry. In some cases students may conduct Chemistry 290(3905) research at a local company through collaborative arrangement between a faculty members and an industrial chemist.
Communication
193(1193), 194(1194), 196(1196), 197(1197), Practicum in Applied Communication, Debate/Forensics, Radio, and Television/Film - required, for credit. On-campus positions, as available.
393(3393), 394(3394), 396(3396), 397(3397), Internship in Applied Communication, Journalism, Radio, and Television/Film - elective, for credit, Senior standing, 3.0 GPA, and faculty recommendation required; off-campus positions.
Criminology and Criminal Justice
280(3280), Internship in Criminology and Criminal Justice - elective, for credit.
Economics
Career-related work arrangements for students majoring in economics are primarily administered through the department, located in 408 SSB. These positions are generally paid and non-credit bearing; however, students receive a transcript notation for each semester worked. Occasionally credit may be earned for selected assignments with departmental approval.
English
320(4890), Independent Writing Project - internships offered in areas such as journalism, public relations, advertising, publishing, and technical writing; for credit, enrollment in Writing Certificate Program required.
198(2980), Practicum in Theater - optional, credit
398(4980), Internship in Theater - optional, credit.
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Positions as tutors in language lab available on a competitive basis - paid, noncredit. Students of German can apply for summer internships abroad through the German-American Student Exchange Program - noncredit. Information available in department.
History
390(4001), Special Readings - internships occasionally available with historical agencies; department chair and/or undergraduate coordinator must approve to obtain credit.
Mathematics and Computer Science
Career-related work arrangements for students majoring in math and/or computer science are primarily administered through Career Services located in 327 Millennium Student Center. These positions are paid and non-credit-bearing; however, students receive a transcript notation for each semester worked.
Physics and Astronomy
The department funds research internships in the department in both physics and astronomy. The awards are competitive, and preference is given to students who have completed the Physics 111/112(2111/2112) sequence.
Political Science
295(3940), Public Affairs Internship - required, for credit, for bachelor of science in public administration program. It may also count as an elective, for credit, within the bachelor of arts in political science program and is open to all majors. Placements include municipal, state, and federal governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, courts, and political campaign offices.
Psychology
295(3295), Selected Projects in Field Placement - elective, for credit.
Social Work
320(4800) and 321(4850), Supervised Field Experience in Social Work I and II - required, for credit, enrollment in B.S.W. program and prior consent of instructor are required.
Sociology
385(4385), Internship in Sociology - elective, for credit.
304(4040), Survey Research Practicum - elective, for credit. Students should consult the sociology department, 707 Tower, for requirement guidelines.
Many departments within the College of Arts and Sciences work in cooperation with the College of Education for students seeking teaching certification in an emphasis area. Student teaching work arrangements are coordinated through the College of Education.
College of Business Administration
Career-related work arrangements for students majoring in all areas of business are primarily administered through Career Services. These positions are paid and non-credit-bearing; however, students receive a transcript notation for each semester worked.
BA327(3590), Practicum in Finance - recommended course for credit and compensation for students with a finance emphasis. Students work closely with local firms to gain practical work experience.
College of Education
Student Teaching - required, for credit. The College of Education is involved with a variety of programs which provide students with academically related work opportunities. These include Parkway Central Middle School/UM-St. Louis Internship Program, Professional Development School Program, and Schools for Thought-Compton-Drew Middle School. These programs are optional and both for credit and non-credit. Positions at Parkway Central Middle School and Compton-Drew Middle School are paid.
College of Fine Arts and Communication
Art
287(3387), Professional Internship for Art History majors only-elective, for credit
288(3388), St. Louis Art Museum Internship for Studio Art or Art History majors only - competitive position elective for credit.
Music
292(4920), Internship - required, for credit, enrollment in bachelor of music business required. Department sponsored internships available for all majors at St. Louis area arts institutions
Engineering
UM-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program Career-related work arrangements for students majoring in all areas of engineering are primarily administered through Career Services. These positions are paid and non-credit-bearing; however, students receive a transcript notation for each semester worked.
Barnes College of Nursing and Health Studies
Clinical courses are required in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. These experiences are limited to nursing majors only.
Pierre Laclede Honors College
Internships chosen by Honors College students, or arranged by their major departments, are valuable opportunities to broaden educational experience while also meeting the honors independent study requirement for graduation.
Visit Career Services, 327 Millennium Student Center, or call (314) 516-5111 for more information on these programs and other work arrangements available. Web site: http://www.umsl.edu/depts/career