This page outlines courses offered as part of our Internship and Career Development program. To learn more, contact Undergraduate Career Advisor Professor Jessica Keene at jkeene@umass.edu or the Internship and Career Advisor Yuri Kieling Gama at @email. Students are invited to stop by the Internships office at Herter Hall 622 by appointment or during open office hours. Please see SPIRE for the official course schedule and updates.
History 298: Internship Practicum
Are you interested in exploring history related work, gaining job experience, establishing career contacts, building your resume, and developing professional confidence? Through an internship you can do all this while earning academic credit. Internships can be conducted locally, regionally, or nationally, and some paid positions are available. You can hold an internship in history or other fields, and the department’s internship advisor can help you find one that works with your interest and schedule. 1-9 credits depending on number of hours worked. Pass/Fail.
History 398A: Career Development for History Majors
Offered each spring and fall and instructed by History Department Internships and Career Advisor Yuri Gama, this class is designed to help you think about and actively prepare for life after graduation. We will explore a variety of career development topics, including career possibilities for history majors, the qualifications history majors bring to the job market, and opportunities for pre-professional development. You will also gain practical skills to help you jump-start your job search after college, from resume and cover letter writing to self-assessment, networking, job hunting, and interviewing strategies. 2 credits, Pass/Fail.
History 498S: Senior Bridges Practicum
This course is a peer support group for seniors in their last semester. Meeting every other week, the course is intended to help students enter a career field or obtain their first job directly after graduation. It is also suitable for students applying for fellowships, internships, and graduate or professional schools. Taught by Jessica Keene (Lecturer in History and Undergraduate Career Advisor) in partnership with the Humanities and Fine Arts Career Development Services Team, meetings will also feature alumni guests who will share their career experiences and offer advice. 1 credit, Pass/Fail.