ECO 483 - Economics Internship I

Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge, skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and participate in three seminar discussions to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Director of Internship and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. Prereq: Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or better.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prereq: Junior or Senior standing with GPA 2.5 or better. Normal cycle offering: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3