Economics Department Internship OpportunitiesThere is a wide variety of both paid and unpaid internship opportunities available for the Business Economics majors in the College of Business Administration and for traditional Economics majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. In order to participate in the internship program, students must maintain at least a 2.5 overall QPA, although some internship programs require higher minimum QPA's. While most internship opportunities are available during the spring and fall semesters, summer internships are also encouraged. Students who wish to participate should contact their Economics department advisor or the campus coordinator of the program you are interested in for more information. If you seek valuable skills and experiences to assist in future job placement or advancement, a co-op or internship may be of interest to you. |
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Co-op courses (300 level) are based on legitimate learning experiences concurrent with the classroom activities. The credits awarded range from 1 to 9 as determined by the faculty coordinator. An internship (400 level) is a culminating and substantial experience for seniors and graduate students who have completed a significant number of academic courses in their major. The credits awarded range from a minimum of 6 credits to a maximum of 12 credits as determined by the departmental faculty coordinator and the internship program. The maximum number of credits awarded a student for undertaking both coop and internship experiences is 12. Independent study credits are also available with some internship programs allowing students to earn a full semester's credit for the the term they are on internship. For information on any of these internship opportunities, please contact your faculty advisor in Economics or contact the Economics Department chairperson. |
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Departmental Opportunities COOP 309/409: Co-op/Internship Environmental Studies |
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Internship Programs Available to Economics Students The Capital Semester Internship Program |
The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS)
THIS is a prestigious paid internship in which the student gains an applied understanding of how Pennsylvania state government operates and by interning with a branch of government related to his or her major. Each semester, students from schools in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education are selected to take part in this valuable program. The student selected from Clarion University each semester receives a stipend which covers room and board, tuition, and most travel expenses while completing 15 credits in independent study and cooperative education. Sophomore or junior students from any major will be considered as long as their overall quality-point average is 3.00 or above.
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This internship is particularly valuable for those individuals interested in government work, graduate school, or a legal career. Applications for each academic year are solicited during the previous Spring Semester. For more information please visit http://www.clarion.edu/econ/this/
The State Employees Retirement Systerm Investment Internship Program This is a paid internship where intern perform a variety of tasks in the business, financial management, investment analysis and statistical analysis fields within the SERS Investment Office on behalf of their $23.5 billion investment program. The intern will be expected to work closely with members of the SERS Investment Office, as well as with their numerous external investment advisors and consultants. Candidates must be top students enrolled in a bachelor's program or a graduating senior who has been admitted to the MBA program. Eligible undergraduate fields of study include Economics, Quantitative Analysis and Statistics, Computer Sciences, Finance or other business related field. Minimum qualifications include a 3.5 QPA overall and in the major. Interns receive a state employment fringe benefit package and an hourly wage. The 1998-99 hourly wage was $9.07. Employment is in Harrisburg for 37.5 hours per week. Housing is not arranged by SERS, but housing may be available through the State System of Higher Education's Dixon Center in Harrisburg. For more information contact Dr. Robert S. Balough, Department of Economics. The Capital Semester Internship Program This program is an excellent opportunity for students to experience how state government works. It gives students a chance to earn money and college credit while trying on the professional duties of their prospective careers. The Capital Semester Internship Program is similar to THIS in terms of placements, but the Program is sponsored by the Governor's office rather than the SSHE. Unlike THIS where Clarion is guaranteed a placement each semester and selection of the student is local, the CSIP is a statewide selection. The application procedure is similar requiring a complete resume, one page essay, and letter of reference from a faculty advisor. The THIS coordinators at the SSHE universities have been asked by the Governor's office to assist students in making application and in recruiting for the program. Credits obtained are structured in the same manner as for THIS and the campus THIS coordinator will handle all paperwork for obtaining credit upon acceptance. All unsuccessful applicants for THIS are strongly encouraged to apply for the CSIP. For more information contact the THIS coordinator.
Pennsylvania Management Internship Program This program is sponsored by the Governor's office and is similar to the CSIP, with the exception that it is for Master's degree candidates. Applicants must complete their degree prior to the start of the Internship. The Internship is essentially state employment with full benefits. Successful completion of the internship will bring an offer for permanent placement and an opportunity to begin a rewarding career in public service. Interested students should contact the Clarion University MBA Director, who serves as the school liaison. This year's deadline for the school liaison to submit nominations is January 29, 1999. Institute for Experiential Learning - The Capital Experience Graduate or Undergraduate students who are chosen for this opportunity must have a 2.5 GPA, and are awarded a full semester's worth of credit. Each intern works for four days per week in government agencies, businesses, and law firms, for example, and are usually affiliated with the intern's major field of study. One day per week, the intern attends two seminars: the experiential education seminar, which allows the group of interns to discuss the activities in their internships, and an elective seminar, which is chosen from a current list. Interns can reside in a housing complex or individual apartments in Northern Virginia, and financial aid is applicable to this internship. For more information, contact the IEL Campus Coordinator, visit http://www.ielnet.org, or write to: Institute for Experiential Learning Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Internship Program in Washington The Institute for Experiential Learning (IEL) announces a new educational endeavor, the Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars internship program in Washington, DC. Students accepted for the Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars program will participate first hand in the operations of the diplomatic and international community in Washington. For example, in embassies they may do research, write press releases, and compose reports on congressional hearings and legislation; promote trade and foreign investment; or prepare for cultural events and high level visits. In the Department of State they may research emergent international issues; write reports for senior officials; or follow the development of international-related legislation in the Congress and help prepare official testimony. Further, all interns will have an unequaled opportunity to improve their language skills as well as their cross-cultural communications ability. Students work four days a week and attend two academic seminars the fifth day, and most earn a full semester's academic credit for the experience. For more information, contact the IEL Campus Coordinator, visit http://www.ielnet.org, or write to: Institute for Experiential Learning For additional internship opportunities such as The Capital Semester Internship Program, the Pennsylvania Management Internship Program, and links to departmental web sites concerning internship opportunities, please visit http://www.clarion.edu/econ/this/otherinternopp.htm |
