Professional Practice / Internships
Students majoring or minoring in Economics also have the option of earning academic credit for an approved internship experience. The minimum requirements for enrolling in ECO 398 Professional Practice: Internship in Economic Research include status as an Economics major or minor, a cumulative GPA of 2.2, and 50 hours of academic credit completed at the time of application. Academic credit is earned at the rate of one credit hour for each 50 hours worked. To receive permission to enroll in ECO 398, a student must first submit a completed application form to the Economics office and receive the approval of the Department’s Professional Practice Coordinator. Successful applicants will be completing an internship or professional practice experience that requires the use of decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
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