LA 101L: LIBERAL ARTS IN THE WORKPLACE
LA101L Unique #29355, Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 PM, FAC 18, February 4 – March 25, 2015
LA101L Unique #29360, Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 PM, FAC 18, February 5 – March 26, 2015
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs/Students/Courses/CollegeToCareer.php
Description: This course is designed for juniors and seniors who have taken at least 12 credit hours in their major and are interested in learning to articulate the value of their major in whatever career path they pursue. Students will develop their online brands for the job search and workplace, complete exercises which will help them identify potential careers, understand their strengths related to specific career fields, practice interviewing and networking techniques, and develop a plan for pursuing their career of interest (which might include plans for graduate or professional study). Due to the limited number of class meetings, attendance is mandatory.
Schedule: This course will meet two hours a week for seven weeks.
Application Deadline: February 2, 2015 at noon
How To Apply: This course has a three-step application process. Each step must be completed by the deadline; however, this course may fill before the deadline – students are admitted in the order in which applications are completed. Applications will not be accepted once the course is full or after 2/2 at noon.
- Step 1 – Deadline 2/2 at noon: Email Caitlin von Liski (c.vonliski@austin.utexas.edu) with your course section choice (Wednesdays or Thursdays), a job or internship posting that you are interested in applying for and a brief description of how this course will help you in your job/internship search.
- Step 2 – Deadline 2/3 at noon: Once Step 1 is approved, you will be authorized to add/register for the course. It is fully your responsibility to register for the course. If you do not add the course by the deadline, your spot will be released for a waitlisted student.
- Step 3 – Deadline 2/4 at noon: You will be sent a StrengthsQuest Assessment code on 1/28; please take the assessment by the deadline and bring your printed results to the first class day.
Questions? Caitlin von Liski, c.vonliski@austin.utexas.edu, 512-471-7900
LA 320wb & LA 110WB: LIBERAL ARTS INTERNSHIP COURSES
LA 320wb Unique #29410 | http://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs/Students/Courses/ICFS-320wb.php
LA 110wb Unique #29370 | http://www.utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs/Students/Courses/ICFS-110wb.php
Hours Requirement: You must intern a minimum of 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks during the 14-week semester.
Student Eligibility: The Liberal Arts internship courses are open to all College of Liberal Arts students, regardless of major, who meet the following requirements:
- You have a 2.25 or higher GPA
- You have at least sophomore status (30+ hours) by the start of the course
- You are registered with BTT Gateway
- You are in good academic standing at UT Austin
- If you have taken any of the LA internship courses in a previous semester, you earned a passing grade in each course (you have never failed an LA internship course)
Spring Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015 at 4:00 PM
You must complete all three steps in the application process (see details in How To Apply section below) by the application deadline. If you do not complete one or more application steps by the application deadline, the course will be officially closed and you will not be eligible to participate in the internship course.
How To Apply: This course has a three-step application process. All steps must be completed by the application deadline listed above. NOTE: Submit your application as early as possible. If your application is not approved, having a good amount of time before the application deadline allows you to find another internship, change your internship plans or consider taking a different course before your add/drop period closes.
- Step 1 – Application Part I: Part I should be completed once you have secured your internship or if you are in the process of applying for an internship and your employer needs confirmation that you will be eligible for academic credit before hiring you. Access the online [Access the online form HERE.] We will use this information to verify that you meet the student criteria and to make an initial evaluation of your internship site’s eligibility. This first step should be completed as soon as possible.
- Step 2 – Course Enrollment: Once Part I is approved, you will be authorized to add/register for the course. It is fully your responsibility to register for the course. We strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the registration/add times and related fees. Note: registering after the 4th class day during the fall/spring may result in higher fees.
- Step 3 – Application Part II & Credit Requirement Confirmation: Download Part II of the Internship Course Application Form [Download HERE]; you and your internship supervisor will complete and sign this form. The completed form should be scanned and emailed to Amira Sounny-Slitine, internship course coordinator, at amira@austin.utexas.edu. If you cannot scan the application, you can drop it off at FAC 18 or fax it to 512-471-7903.
Questions? Contact Amira Sounny-Slitine, amira@austin.utexas.edu, 512-471-7900