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What to do with a degree in
Obtaining a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences opens up a world of opportunities for graduates. Students who explore possible career areas while pursuing their studies are able to develop career plans, make good decisions and transition after graduation more smoothly. To aid in this process. CAS has collected information to be used to jump-start your investigation. We encourage you to think beyond the suggested and reach for your dreams.
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Academic Courses
A&S 4111 – Job Search Strategies
This course is designed to aid you in starting on a career path toward professional positions including internships or full-time jobs. It will equip you with necessary skills and educate you on job and internship search steps. The aim of this course is to introduce you to various resources available to use in these processes, and to help you understand the many steps involved in achieving your ultimate career goal. You will develop career documents including a resume, cover letter, and reference sheet as well as build key skills in interviewing, networking and job searching. Ultimately the goal is that this class will help you acquire a position that you truly love! To enroll log on to Banner or contact your academic advisor.
Dates: First six weeks of fall, spring, and summer terms
For Junior and Senior students
Available online or in classroom
A&S 2000 – Career Exploration
Have you decided on your career path? Are you still evaluating academic major options? This course is designed to aid you in exploring your skills, talents and interests and applying them to potential careers and academic majors at OSU. This class is ideal for students who have yet to determine a major or career opportunity that interests them. Class will include the use of worksheets, career assessments, lectures, guest speakers and class activities. The ultimate goal is to expose you to options within several industries and careers in order for you to start to process where you might be a good fit professionally. You will also learn the basics of building a resume, begin networking and develop interview skills. This class will also include introductions to campus resources so that you can begin pursing experiences that expose you to various career options. To enroll log on to Banner or contact your academic advisor.
Dates: Last six weeks of fall and spring semesters
Internship
All students in the College of Arts and Sciences are encouraged to complete at least one internship experience prior to undergraduate graduation. For those that pursue a graduate degree, two or more internships or related experiences should be completed before their Masters/PHD graduation.
Keep in mind an internship is meant to be a meaningful experience related to your field of interest. Identify skills needed for your career goals and seek a position that will allow you the opportunity to build those desired skills. Related experiences, even without the job title of “intern”, are also helpful and can include externship, experiential learning opportunity, study abroad, summer job, job shadowing, part-time job, co-op, student assistant, research participation, and volunteer work in your field of study. Any experience working or volunteering in a position or with a project related to a student’s major is ideal for an undergraduate or graduate resume.
Types of Internships/summer positions:
- Research/Lab Work
- Computer Science/ IT
- Political/Governmental
- Field Work
- Musical Performance
- Medical Job Shadowing
Academic Credit
There are no CAS majors that require internship but students may choose to enroll in an independent study course or A&S 3701 to receive course credit. Academic credit is awarded on an individual basis, and evaluated by each department differently. Some internship employers require academic credit, and it does not matter if the position was paid or unpaid in order to receive academic credit. Students seeking academic credit for their internship experiences must visit with their individual Departmental Advisor and enroll in the appropriate course for their area of study. In most cases this must be approved with your Academic Department before the internship begins.
A&S 3710 - Arts and Sciences Internship
1-3 credits. 6 maximum.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Practicum or internship experience not included in departmental offerings.
Before enrolling, students must have an individual contract approved by the sponsoring Arts and Sciences professor and the Dean of Arts and Sciences (or administrative officer). For use in special circumstances by Arts and Sciences departments that do not have an internship course.
Step by step instructions on how to enroll in A&S 3710:
- See academic advisor and find out if you can get academic credit for your internship
- Find a faculty member to sponsor you
- Complete A&S 3710 Application (PDF)
- - Include a letter from the agency where you will perform your internship
- - Sponsoring contract from ab CAS professor (see application for details)
- Return completed Application to CAS Career Services
- Department permission will be given via Banner
- Enroll via Banner on or after assigned enrollment date
- Complete assignments (as assigned by Faculty sponsor)
Career Resources
Information Packets for Students
- Resume Packet for Pre-health, Science and Math Majors
- Resume Packet for Art and Social Science Majors
- Resume Packet for Graduate Students
- Graduate School Packet
- CDIS Graduate School Prep Packet
- CV Packet
- Cover Letter Packet
- Job Search Packet
- Job and Internship Search Packet
- Career Fair Packet
- Creating a Hire System Account on Hireosugrads.com
- Informational Interview Packet
- Interview Packet
- terview Packet for Pre-Health Majors
- Thank You Card Packet
- Job Offers and Negotiations Packet
- Preparing a Post-Grad Budget Packet
- Personal Statement Packet
HireOSUgrads.com
Hireosugrads.com also has many resources for students. There you can find job and internship listings, an employer directory, upcoming event information and many other resources. Students can also search and apply for on campus or work study positions from this site. Students can set up their accounts online at anytime and it is an excellent place to apply for full-time and part-time positions and get details about upcoming career fairs.
Career Assessments
A valuable tool for students who are asking questions about finding a career or job that is a good fit for them. There are two free assessments: Do What You Are and Kuder. Student’s can also accept a $10 bursar charge to complete Strength’s Quest, Myers Briggs Type Indicator, or Strong Interest Inventory.
Career Coordinators
No student should ever feel they have to navigate career preparations alone. Our office highly encourages each student to schedule an individual appointment with a Career Coordinator. An individual appointment will allow specific information to be shared related to each student’s major, academic status, industry interests and level of experience so that the student can be given targeted information based on their career goals.