EC 497 - Internship in Economics

3 Credit(s)

This is a required internship course for students majoring in economics. The purpose of this internship is to provide students with career-relevant on-the-job experiences where knowledge of economics obtained from classroom theory is integrated with actual practical work experiences. Each student is required to work for a minimum of 150 hours per semester in an economics related position. Internship positions can be paid or unpaid, but most positions are paid. Grading is based on the following elements, supervisor’s evaluation, internship activity logs, internship project, and final presentation. Students must receive internship approval for academic credit prior to starting an internship.
Prerequisite(s): economics major, EC 101, EC 202, and junior standing.