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Build your My USC Experience transcript using this ever-growing bank of experiential learning opportunities. Whether you want to build on your studies or hone your leadership skills, you can filter your search to fit your course of study or browse based on your preferred type of engagement.
| Engagements | What to Expect | Type of Activity |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 736: Information Technology Assurance, Control and Security | Description of Course:
Governance, control, and audit of information technology. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Class works with the Anne Frank Center to incorporate technology into their operations. They assist with improvements to schedule tours, tour guides, capture and analyze attendee demographics and analyze tour volumes. Course / Section Number: ACCT 736 section 1 | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Ad Team | Each year, a South Carolina student team faces a real client challenge and tough competitors from across the country. We call it Ad Team. The competition provides a case study outlining a brand's history and its current advertising situation. Then, go! Students research the brand and its competition, identify problems, analyze issues and dig for insights. Team members organize, execute and present a complete integrated communications campaign ??" from situation analysis to marketing strategy, ideas from creative strategy to execution, concepts for traditional and nontraditional media, sales promotions and public relations, a budget, and post-campaign analysis. | Leadership, Workplace Experience |
| Adolescent Mentoring - CRJU 551 | Students spend the first five week of the semester in intensive training and are then paired as a mentor with a student at a local disciplinary alternative school. The remainder of the semester is spent focused on mentoring and ongoing support, discussion, reflection, and supplemental training. | Workplace Experience |
| Alpha Epsilon Delta | We are proud to be the premier pre-health honor society here at USC. We are made up of a diverse body of students who share a common passion for medicine and are dedicated to personal and professional growth. We strive to provide our members with the framework, community, and knowledge necessary to succeed in all fields of healthcare and beyond.
Joining AED is a great opportunity to improve personal and professional development, campus involvement, and leadership skills. We invite you to tour our site to learn more about what Alpha Epsilon Delta can do for you and your aspirations in health care. Recruitment takes place at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. PLEASE VISIT www.uofscaed.com for more information about us and our recruitment process! Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Leadership, Service, Workplace Experience |
| Alumni Career Mentoring Program Mentee | Mentees register and initiate interaction with their assigned Mentor through the Mentorship Hub. Interaction continues through the platform or other means of communication. Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to follow suggested themes in order to assist students with career development, goals setting, and career-related decision-making. | Workplace Experience |
| ANTH 322: Archaeological Field School | Description of Course:
Students will participate in on-site archaeological investigations at Sesquicentennial State Park Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Students will work with trained archaeologists to gain hands-on experience in field excavation and laboratory analysis techniques, and will participate in field trips to visit comparative public heritage sites. Course / Section Number: ANTH 322 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Research, Workplace Experience |
| Business Internship in Management - MGMT 499 | Put your management skills into practice and prepare for your career with a for-credit internship. With help from the Darla Moore School of Business's internship coordinator, you will be paired with a local company where you will work at least nine hours per week. You'll have monthly check-ins with a supervising professor and demonstrate your learning in a final paper and presentation about your experience. | Workplace Experience |
| Campus Recreation Assistant | Student assistants facilitate the successful operation of the Campus Recreation program and facility (marketing and communications, member services, operations, outdoor recreation, sport programs and fitness) as the primary point of contact for participants and patrons; they facilitate a safe and positive developmental experience for students. | Workplace Experience |
| Campus Recreation Fitness Instructor | Student instructors safely deliver a quality fitness service to patrons and serve as an educational resource for how to develop effective fitness practices. | Workplace Experience |
| Campus Recreation Group X Instructor In Training Program | Trainees learn and apply specialized fitness knowledge and skills, assist in leading fitness classes, participate in staff meetings, and participate in a self- directed study in preparation for the American Council of Exercise (ACE) exam. | Workplace Experience |
| Campus Recreation Supervisor | Students in this engagement will: supervise all student staff in all Campus Recreation areas; perform facility checks and reactive maintenance; oversee events and reservations; provide emergency and incident leadership; and report to professional staff. Supervisors will interact with patrons, student employees and professional staff. | Workplace Experience |
| Campus Recreation Swim Instructor | Student instructors safely deliver a quality swim instruction service to patrons. | Workplace Experience |
| Career Coaching | Student engages 1-1 with a Career Center professional staff member on a career planning topic, such as assessing career interests, writing a resume, preparing for a job fair or job interview, or planning a job search. | Workplace Experience |
| Career Coaching - Career Studio | In this learning lab, students receive guidance from a Career Center Peer Educator on topics related to their career, including resumes, cover letters, personal statements, curriculum vitae, job search, interviewing, and occupational research. | Workplace Experience |
| Career Development Series | Students listen to expert presentations on a variety of career development topics, engage in informal discussion with experts and peers, and have opportunities to ask questions. Topics include job search skills, diversity in the workplace, professional skills, preparing for internships, career fair preparation, and networking skills. | Workplace Experience |
| Carolina Internship Program - Full-time | Sharpen your professional skills and earn extra cash with a full-time internship. Maintain your status as a student while you gain valuable hands-on job experience and form professional relationships in your field. Your internship will also be noted on your transcript. | Workplace Experience |
| Carolina Internship Program - Part-time | Test out your career path with a paid part-time internship. Throughout one academic semester, you'll spend about 20 hours per week working on real-world projects for a partner business or agency while you maintain your status as a student. Your internship will also be noted on your transcript. | Workplace Experience |
| CEC Career Center | When engineering and computing students are ready to find an internship, co-op or job, the Career Center is ready to help. From resume preparation to helping students with interview skills, the Career Center offers a wide range of professional development resources to our students. | Educational Support, Workplace Experience |
| Collegiate Middle Level Association | The Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA) is an organization that provides a community for future middle level educators. We support each other throughout our journey at USC and in our student-teaching internships. We work to build relationships with each other at the university and in our local community through service projects in middle schools.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Columbia National Black Law Students Association Pre-Law Chapter | The National Black Law Students Association at the national level was formed to articulate and promote the needs and goals of Black law students to effectuate change in the legal community. As a chapter, the Pre-Law NBLSA at USC seeks to cultivate a community for students interested in a law career with networking opportunities, community service, LSAT information, and mentorship. The chapter seeks to uplift members through common goals, distinction, and outreach in order to diversify the legal community.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Educational Support, Workplace Experience |
| Community Service Internship - WGST 499 | See how women's and gender studies theories apply in the real world through a community service project or a research project. In your supervised learning experience, you will explore the global and state contexts for gender dynamics in community engagement. | Workplace Experience |
| Cooperative Education (Co-op) - Alternating | Get a sneak peek at life as a full-time working professional with a paid alternating co-op experience. You will switch between a semester of full-time school and a semester of full-time work (40 hours/week) with the same employer for two to three semesters. | Workplace Experience |
| Cooperative Education (Co-op) - Parallel | Boost your bank account and explore your career options with a cooperative education experience. You'll work part-time (20 hours/week) for two to three semesters with the same employer, building your work experience and your professional network. | Workplace Experience |
| Create-a-thon | Create-a-thon is an all-volunteer, pro bono effort that benefits everyone involved: Advancing the causes of deserving nonprofits, ramping up student skills, and bringing professional mentors and students together in an experience that is intense, challenging, rewarding - and fun. The elements that make this event successful is the real-world pressure-cooker environment, the camaraderie of so many creative college students collaborating face-to-face as one - and tossing in some friendly intra-mural competition. There's magic in this 24-hour marathon - an energy that feeds and fuels and produces some excellent communication products for the clients. | Service, Workplace Experience |
| Digital Media Academy | Discover and prepare for a career in digital media during our week-long, immersive, dive-in academy. Using the Adobe Creative Cloud, you will learn creative ways to tell stories in different formats and ways. Working in USC's state-of-the-art media facilities, you will receive expert training and mentoring from faculty and industry professionals. Earn a certificate of completion from the University of South Carolina. The first Digital Media Academy in 2019 focused on video storytelling, and the theme for 2021 was Digital Storytelling with Adobe Creative Cloud. | Leadership, Workplace Experience |
| Directed Teaching in Physical Education - PEDU 479 | Lace up your sneakers and jump into action planning and leading physical education classes. You'll work directly with an experienced teacher who will help you gain the skills and confidence you need to be a successful full-time teacher. | Workplace Experience |
| Doctoral Associates in COMD | The purpose of the Doctoral Associates in COMD ("ComDoc") shall be to provide general assistance for guiding the academic careers of graduate students in COMD, including but not limited to the following programs: responsible social programs for the refreshment of graduate students in COMD; the organization of professional development presentations; and a source for doctoral associates to relay their legitimate grievances about the University of South Carolina to appropriate administrative officials.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Education Recruitment Day Career Event | Students interact with representatives from employer organizations about current and future employment opportunities including internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. | Workplace Experience |
| Epsilon Psi Epsilon | Epsilon Psi Epsilon is a Pre-Optometry Honor Society. This organization gives all students interested in the optometric profession an opportunity to connect with other students to further pursue the science and practice behind optometry. This organization provides an opportunity for students interested in an optometry career to gain experience by learning from practicing optometrists and current optometry students.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Experiential Learning in Mass Communications - JOUR 396 | Students engage in a supervised professional experience in mass communications-related fields, while employed by an external organization in an internship role in which they apply the knowledge and skills learned in their major and general education courses. | Workplace Experience |
| Family Weekend Intern | Intern assists with event planning, management, assessment and wrap-up after the event. Intern works with vendors and campus partners through meetings and correspondence, engages with families through the Parent Assistance Line, creates content for the UofSC Parent Facebook page, and manages the Family Weekend section within the mobile app. | Workplace Experience |
| Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) | Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business. FBLA-PBL prepares students for "real world" professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career successes. More than a quarter of a million students participate in this dynamic leadership organization. | Campus Involvement, Leadership, Workplace Experience |
| Gamecock CommUnity Shop | Our mission is to increase accessibility and provide holistic support to individuals experiencing basic needs insecurities. We offer free food, clothing and supplies to USC students, faculty and staff because we believe meeting basic needs is crucial for success.
How It Works: All students, faculty, staff members and affiliates with a valid CarolinaCard are welcome to shop for items using a 40-point monthly budget. Most items valued at just one point, and clothing doesn't count toward your budget - you can choose as much as you like, and everything is yours to keep. Available Items: Food Clothing (professional and casual) Toiletries Cleaning supplies School supplies Home goods | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Gamecock Entertainment (GE) Intern | Student Interns design and implement events; practice marketing and outreach best practices for event promotion; track event attendance data and conduct assessment; collaborate with professional staff to manage event budgets; and participate in professional development activities. | Workplace Experience |
| Gamecocks Get Hired Job Fair | Gear up for entering the job market. Meet face-to-face with prospective employers about current and future opportunities, including internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. Added bonus: you can still attend as an alum! | Workplace Experience |
| Giving Back with Business | Giving Back with Business is an organization dedicated to helping out local businesses while developing the professional skills of our members. GBB partners with local businesses to provide services like graphic design, content writing, and photography.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Golf Tourism - HTMT 591 | This class meets for 10 weeks, focusing on global golf tourism, with emphasis on mega-events. During the term, each student is employed by Augusta (GA) National Golf Club in a micro-internship role at the Masters Tournament, in which students apply knowledge and skills learned in this course, as well as their major and general education courses. | Workplace Experience |
| Golf Tourism Consumer Services - HTMT 592 | Each student is employed by Augusta (GA) National Golf Club in a micro-internship returning role (2nd year) at the Masters Tournament, serving as a peer leader to new micro-internship students. The asynchronous online course focuses on customer service systems in business operations, with practical application at a mega golf-tourism event. | Workplace Experience |
| Golf Tourism Leadership Skills - HTMT 594 | Each student is employed by Augusta (GA) National Golf Club in a micro-internship returning role (3rd year) at the Masters Tournament, serving as a peer leader to new interns. This asynchronous online course examines management/leadership skill in high-quality business operations, with practical application at a mega golf-tourism event. | Workplace Experience |
| Golf Tourism Supervisory Skills - HTMT 593 | Each student is employed by Augusta (GA) National Golf Club in a micro-internship returning role (3rd year) at the Masters Tournament, serving as a peer leader to new micro-internship students. This asynchronous online course examines supervisory skills in high-quality business operations, with practical application at a mega golf-tourism event. | Workplace Experience |
| Greeks Get Hired | Greeks Get Hired is a new program from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Specifically designed for our graduating members in mind, Greeks Get Hired is a comprehensive, career-readiness program that seeks to prepare fraternity and sorority members for life beyond college. The Greeks Get Hired program will offer a series of workshops and those that attend eight (8) different workshops throughout the year will graduate from the program, receive a graduation certificate and incentive, and be able to add the certification to your resume! Topics may include preparing your resume and cover letter, networking with alumni, personal branding, negotiations, job search strategies, diversity in the workplace, and more. | Workplace Experience |
| Health Professions Fair | Students interact with representatives from employer organizations about current and future employment opportunities including internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. | Workplace Experience |
| Honors Internship - SCHC 498 | Spring your career to life with an honors internship. Through hands-on professional experience, you'll practice and learn new skills while receiving valuable feedback and earning class credit. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL TEXT: You must work at least 150 hours to meet the Beyond the Classroom internship requirement. | Workplace Experience |
| Hospitality & Tourism Internship - HTMT 495 | Show potential employers you're workforce-ready for a career in hospitality and tourism. You'll notch at least 400 hours of industry experience, either acting in a managerial or supervisory role, completing a formalized internship or testing your flexibility with a rotational position that exposes you to at least three areas of the organization. The internship is your second required fieldwork component and includes online coursework. | Workplace Experience |
| Hospitality & Tourism Practicum - HTMT 290 | Test drive your interest in an area of hospitality or tourism such as resorts, restaurants, hotels, event planning companies, vineyards or attractions. For the practicum, your first segment of required field work, you'll perform at least 400 hours of supervised work in a hospitality or tourism organization and complete online coursework throughout the semester. | Workplace Experience |
| Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management Experience Expo | Students interact with prospective employers to learn about opportunities and obtain interviews for internships and full-time jobs. Students interact with study abroad providers to learn about international experiences available to USC and College of HRSM students. | Workplace Experience |
| HRSM International Internships | International internships are a wonderful way for students not just to study abroad, but to gain practical internship experience and college credit at the same time. Interning abroad offers opportunity for creating new perspectives, and hands-on international experience boosts resumes and skillsets. If you have an interest in seeing the world, becoming more competitive in your field and adding professional skills to your repertoire, this opportunity is for you! | International Learning, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 262: Spa Management | Description of Course:
Basic introduction to the spa segment with an overview on establishing a spa business, operations and management, business skills, and knowledge of future trends in the industry. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Virtual tour of Umstead Spa and Hotel Course / Section Number HRTM 262 - all sections: | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 285: Club Management | Description of Course:
Unique problems and issues associated with private club management. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Club Field Trips Course / Section Number: HRTM 285 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 290: Hospitality & Tourism Practicum | Description of Course:
Supervised full-time work experience in an area of the hospitality and tourism industry, selected by the student and approved by the practicum coordinator. 400 hours required for 6 credit hours, 200 hours required for 3 credit hours. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Internship selected by student Course / Section Number: HRTM 290 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 362: Wedding Planning and Management | Description of Course:
An examination of sociocultural, political, economic, religious, and legal influences on wedding planning. Practical application of business strategies and techniques relevant to successful wedding planning and consultancy for diverse clients. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Multiple site visits to wedding venues and wedding vendor's businesses Course / Section Number: HRTM 362 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Research, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 376: Contract Foodservice Management | Description of Course:
Issues related to the management of contract foodservice accounts. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Multiple site visits to local venues. Stadiums, arenas, zoo, etc. Course / Section Number: HRTM 376 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 386: Tourism Festival Planning and Management | Description of Course:
Planning, marketing, sponsorship, budgeting, management, impacts, and evaluation of successful and sustainable special tourism festivals are discussed from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Festival Visit Required and/or Event Creation Course / Section Number: HRTM 386 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 440: Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism | Description of Course:
Management issues pertinent to quality service delivery in hospitality and tourism organizations. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Service blueprinting quick service restaurant delivery system Course / Section Number: HRTM 440 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 450: Hospitality and Tourism Marketing | Description of Course:
Application of marketing principles and promotional techniques to the hospitality and travel industry. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Mystery shopping customer service experience Course / Section Number: HRTM 450 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 475: Wines & Spirits in the Foodservice Establishments | Description of Course:
Management overview and operating problems of beverages in the hospitality industry. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Multiple site visits to local restaurant/beverage operations Course / Section Number: HRTM 475 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 476: Craft Beer | Description of Course:
Study of craft beer through exploration of current trends, countries of origin, beer styles, flavor profiles, food flavor pairings and best business practices. Students must be 21 years old. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Field trip to Steel Hands Brewery, Angry Fish Brewing, River Rat Brewing, Columbia Craft Brewery. Course / Section Number: HRTM 476 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 495: Hospitality & Tourism Internship | Description of Course:
Structured industry practical experience in a hospitality or tourism company. 400 hours required. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Internship Course / Section Number: HRTM 495 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 550: Theme Park and Attractions Management | Description of Course:
An overview of the theme park and attractions industry. Explores each of the areas of this industry including: history, venues, resources, ride operations, merchandising, food service and design. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Multiple site visits to Orlando-area theme parks and attractions Course / Section Number: HRTM 550 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 591: Golf Tourism | Description of Course:
Effective practices used in the planning, development, and promotion of golf tourism. Experiential learning component for evaluating selected issues, problem solving, and participating in the operational performance of a large golf tournament. Employment with a pre-approved golf tournament or permission of instructor. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Working mega-golf tournament Course / Section Number: HRTM 591 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 592: Golf Tourism Consumer Services | Description of Course:
Examines superior customer service in high-quality business operations for a mega golf- tourism event; includes an experiential learning/fieldwork component. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Working mega-golf tournament Course / Section Number: HRTM 592 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 593: Golf Tourism Supervisory Skills | Description of Course:
Examines basic supervisory skills in high-quality business operations for a mega golf-tourism event; includes an experiential learning/fieldwork component. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Working mega-golf tournament Course / Section Number: HRTM 593 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Leadership, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 594: Golf Tourism Leadership Skills | Description of Course:
Examines management and leadership skills in high-quality business operations for a mega golf-tourism event; includes an experiential learning/fieldwork component. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Working mega-golf tournament Course / Section Number: HRTM 594 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Leadership, Workplace Experience |
| HRTM 750: Hospitality Marketing and Social Media | Description of Course:
Strategic marketing process for hospitality organizations. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Mystery shopping customer service experience Course / Section Number: HRTM 750 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Internship - CRJU 494 | Protect and serve. Earn course credit and get an inside look at career paths within criminal justice by completing 160 hours of work at a local agency. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship - PALM 494 | Connect your classroom learning with your career goals through a supervised internship. You'll gain real-world professional experience by working at least 10 hours per week for 14 weeks at an internship site and also write reflections about your experience. Past public-interest sites have included the Lancaster Dept. of Social Services, the state Department of Juvenile Justice, the Walterboro Police Department, Girls Scouts of South Carolina, the state Guardian Ad Litem program and the Texas Cultural Trust. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship - SVAD 499 | Students secure an internship in a media or design field that they want to pursue professionally, upon graduation and work up to 10 hours a week (total of 160 hours during the semester). Students identify professional and personal goals for the experience, reflect in a journal on what they are learning, and receive a supervisor evaluation. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship B in the Middle School - EDML 499 | Students complete an internship related to the application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for middle school students. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship in Curriculum, Assessment, Teaching, and Professional Roles - EDEC 492 | Get an inside look at your career as an early childhood educator. See how teachers establish a positive learning environment, design effective curriculum and related assessments, manage classrooms and collaborate with other educators and parents. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship in Elementary Education - EDEL 490 | Your rewarding career as an elementary school teacher starts here. Learn by doing how to design effective curriculum and related assessments, teach engaging lessons and grow as a professional. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship in Geography - GEOG 595 | Explore the world of opportunities available to you in the field of geography - from environmental protection to historic preservation to applications of mapping and data technology for industries such as real estate, utilities and government. Geography majors and non-majors are welcome; internship completion counts toward Graduation with Leadership Distinction and/or GEOINT certification. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship in Information Science - ISCI 496 | Students work in a professional atmosphere to connect the classroom experience with the field they intend to pursue, gain professional experience, explore careers, discover more about themselves, plan for the future, and make themselves more marketable to employers. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship in Mass Communications - JOUR 597 | Earn your chops as a communications professional in print or broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, visual communications or mass communications with a for-credit internship. Complete real-world assignments for your professional supervisor (working at least 140 hours during the semester) as well as related coursework for the intern coordinator. | Workplace Experience |
| Internship in Sport & Entertainment Management - SPTE 495 | Get inside the game! Take your place inside a major sports or entertainment organization, gaining hands-on professional experience and access to industry players. This six-hour course is designed to cap off your undergraduate studies. Past placements have included AEG Live, the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Knicks. | Workplace Experience |
| Introduction to Field Education - SOWK 382 | See your social work career options first-hand. You'll work alongside a field instructor and gain real-world experience in a human service agency, setting the foundation for your future field education placements. | Workplace Experience |
| Lab Meet and Greet (Info Session: Research Opportunities) | Students engage with peers, graduate assistants, and faculty who are actively recruiting student assistance in their research labs. Students will also learn about types of research conducted in psychology labs, what kinds of roles students can have in a research lab and have an open dialogue through a guided conversation while visiting from table to table where various labs are represented in a relaxed setting. In summary, students are educated about the undergraduate research opportunities within the department. | Research, Workplace Experience |
| Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Chapter of the National Black Law Students Association | BLSA is an organization that is a part of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) and we are in the Southern Region (SRBLSA) which seeks to promote the advancement of black law students and empowerment of the black community.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Media Innovation Academy | The Media Innovation Academy is an immersive summer experience with the look and feel of a professional conference. You'll gain marketable 21st century skills that top media and innovation employers seek, so you'll stand out in today's competitive job market. Creative industry leader Adobe is helping present the 2022 Media Innovation Academy. While here, you'll have access to Adobe professionals and tools. Experience hands-on what it's like to work with the latest software to produce fresh and unique content. | Leadership, Workplace Experience |
| MGMT 479: Advanced Issues in Entrepreneurship | Description of Course:
Intensive examination of situations currently faced by entrepreneurs and their firms and of practicable recommendations for action. Customarily involves consulting projects for local firms. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Work with small businesses and offer professional-quality analyses and recommendations to the business. Course / Section Number: MGMT 479 - all sections | Service, Workplace Experience |
| Moore School of Business EXPO | Get in front of the companies that matter. As a Moore School student, you'll have access to this exclusive event where you can connect with employers and pitch yourself for an internship or job. | Workplace Experience |
| New Student Employee Orientation | Student employees listen to expert presenters on what it means to be a student employee in the division of student affairs and academic support, how their roles can benefit their future careers, participate in teambuilders, and receive instructions on inclusive leadership and belonging. | Workplace Experience |
| Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life Student Employees | Student employee supporting the services and operations of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. | Workplace Experience |
| Office of Sustainability Program Assistant | The Program Assistant's responsibilities include garden tours and maintenance, representing the Office of Sustainability at tabling events, cleaning and organizing data for reports, and communicating with campus partners and students on behalf of the office. | Workplace Experience |
| Part-Time Job Fair | Students interact with representatives from campus departments and community organizations about current part-time employment opportunities. | Workplace Experience |
| Practicum in Sport & Entertainment Management - SPTE 295 | Snag your all-access pass to the world of professional sport and entertainment management with employers such as AEG Live, the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Knicks. Go backstage with the experts to get hands-on experience and learn what it takes to build a successful career. You'll work at least 520 hours over 13 weeks, building industry knowledge and contacts that you can leverage throughout your career. | Workplace Experience |
| Practicum in Teaching German to Young Children - GERM 401P | Guten tag! Bring your passion for German language and culture into a local elementary school classroom. You'll learn about language instruction by doing, leading songs and games that will help young students learn German. | Workplace Experience |
| Professional Internship - ITEC 495 | Boost your high-speed IT career with real-world experience. Choose an internship that fits your career goals, such as a networking position if you're interested in network administration or a project management post if you're interested in leading projects. This six-hour course involves at least 400 hours of work and is typically completed during the summer. Past placements include Google, IBM and BlueCross BlueShield. | Workplace Experience |
| Public Affairs Internship - POLI 379 | Step into the world of public affairs with a for-credit internship. You'll work hands-on with a local, state or federal agency or non-profit organization, completing a daily journal about your experience as well as a research paper related to your internship. | Workplace Experience |
| Retailing Internship - RETL 495 | Get an up-close look at what it's like to work for a major fashion house, or see what it takes to run your own independent retail store. You'll find a full-time internship that fits your career goals and gain about 300 hours of hands-on industry experience. Past placements have included the Paris Fashion Institute, Vera Wang, Nordstrom and Dillard's. | Workplace Experience |
| Retailing Practicum - RETL 295 | Students apply knowledge, skills and/or certifications acquired in retailing courses to an in-field experience; work closely with retailing professionals; discover viable career paths; identify work-related interests and values; and analyze the practicum site to gain a better understanding of the company and the competitive marketplace. | Workplace Experience |
| SC State Agency Industry Day | Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 1:30 pm-4:00 pm
Location: Russell House University Union, Ballroom 1400 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208 Event Description: Employers from nearly 30 SC State Agencies will showcase their?full-time roles and internship opportunities available right here in the state of South Carolina! All majors and years are encouraged to attend. This event is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| Senior Nursing Capstone Practicum - NURS 435 | Practice your nursing skills in a clinical setting and gain confidence as you prepare to enter the health care workforce. You'll see first-hand what it's like to care for a normal patient caseload and learn about nurse leadership working with unit managers, charge nurses and case managers. | Workplace Experience |
| Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) | The purpose of the USC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is to: Afford students the opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into the fields of human resources and industrial relations through affiliation and association with the local, regional and national SHRM sponsors, Keep students up-to-date on new developments in the field of human resource management, Encourage the growth and continuation of the professional/career-oriented goals and aspects of the society in members.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| South Carolina Internship Program | Students apply for and receive a financial supplement ($3,000) to support their participation in an internship or cooperative education experience in high-demand industries in South Carolina (manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, health and life sciences or financial services). | Workplace Experience |
| SOWK668: EJ and Social Work | Description of Course:
Environmental justice from a social work perspective. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Two field visits to Charleston: (1) a training workshop on EJ activism, and (2) an EJ tour. SOWK 668 - Section 001 | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| SPAN 305: Working with Hispanic Clients | Description of Course:
Cross-cultural approaches to interactions with persons of Hispanic origin in a variety of professional settings. Readings, speakers, media. Description of Beyond the Classroom Component: Volunteer service hours with schools or community organizations serving the Spanish-speaking population Course / Section Number: SPAN 305 - all sections | Campus Involvement, Service, Workplace Experience |
| Statistics Club | Encourages interaction among all students working toward a statistics degree; informs students about the applications of statistics in the industrial, medical and business settings and familiarizes students with job opportunities available when they graduate.
Registered Student Organization (RSO): student organizations that are independent legal entities from the University, have no delegated authority from the University, and do not perform functions on behalf of the university. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |
| STEM Job Fair | Students interact with representatives from employer organizations about current and future employment opportunities including internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. | Workplace Experience |
| Student Employee Professional Development Workshop | Workshops vary from 1 � 2.5 hours and focus on workplace skills. In some sessions, student employees listen to an expert presenter/speaker without direct interaction with others; some sessions include small-group activities designed to practice skills or apply new knowledge. | Workplace Experience |
| Student Gamecock Television (SGTV) | SGTV creates informative and entertaining programming that is specific to USC students but enjoyable by all. Our organization gives students a practical application of Media Arts, Journalism, and Visual Communications coursework in a safe learning environment where taking risks and trying new things are encouraged. We prepare students to be competitive in the job market and give them a chance to share their voice. Our alumni have worked in places like Los Angeles, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and New York in various capacities for production houses, professional sports teams, and news stations.
Associated Student Organization (ASO): student organizations to which the University has delegated certain limited authority to perform specific tasks aligned with the University's mission. These groups are required to maintain a University Advisor who is acting within the context of their university employment. | Campus Involvement, Workplace Experience |