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Fall 2019 ECON386 Information

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 07:48 AM PDT

The Economics Department supports students who desire to broaden their range of educational experience beyond the traditional classroom. To this end, ECON386 allows students to obtain credit for employment or internships related to their studies in economics. Students are responsible for seeking and securing their own internships. While the Economics Department will post internship opportunities forwarded by potential sponsors, the department does not actively match students with internships.

Full information on ECON386, including student and internship eligibility requirements as well as the required application can be found here.

For Fall 2019, the preferred application deadline is Friday, August 23rd. The final deadline is Tuesday, September 3rd. Please contact Alice Szczepaniak at amszczep@umd.edu if you have any questions.

Please note that accepted students will be expected to attend a brief in-person orientation on Wednesday, August 28th at 6pm. Full details will be sent to students accepted into ECON386 in advance.
If approved, students will register for three (3) credits of ECON386. For students on the Bachelor of Arts track, these credits may count towards their Experiential Learning requirement. For students on the Bachelor of Science track, these credits will count as elective credits (towards the minimum number of credits needed for an undergraduate degree). Grades for ECON386 are Satisfactory or Fail (S/F). Per university policy, Satisfactory (S) grades are not included in GPA; however, a Failing (F) grade will be. ECON386 may not be repeated.

Job Opportunity: Tutors

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 07:32 AM PDT

Maryland Academic Services if seeking only the best, consummate professionals, UMD students, that have the drive, dedication and integrity to excel academically. Tutors may work with an individual or small group. Tutors are expected to work in several academic areas such as study skills, time management and personal habits. Responsibilities include:
  •  Help students use their time efficiently in order to maximize their academic productivity.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of short and long-term goals for students.
  • Guide students in their academic studies to ensure concepts are understood.
  • Track student progress and provide timely reports to respective coordinators.
If interested, please contact the GSAS Program Coordinator for an application: 
Todd Nally -  tnally@umd.edu 
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