Vocation and Career Development

Internship opportunities that encourage theological reflection on students' individual experiences are available to students in liberal arts disciplines through the Career Development Center. Internships include opportunities in business, government, and non-profit organizations, as well as one-on-one mentorship opportunities for students with professionals working in their field of interest.

Professional schools at Seattle Pacific have well-established internships as integral components of their students' education. They also do a good job of introducing students to the theological, vocational and ethical issues in those fields through required seminars that accompany the internships. However, students majoring in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities have had in the past only random opportunities for field exploration of career options. Less than 20% of all arts and sciences graduates have completed internships. In order to address this imbalance, Career Development is taking the following actions:

For more information visit the Career Development Center website or contact Jacqui Smith Bates, Director of Career Development.jacquisb@spu.edu

 

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