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Internship Programs Recognizing that learning can take place outside the classroom, Carroll College allows its students to participate in a work program that relates to their area of studies. This employment must relate directly to classroom work in order to qualify for an internship. Close cooperation between Carroll and the participating companies insures a work experience that contributes significantly to the student?s overall growth and professional development. Juniors and seniors in any major area may participate with the approval of the department chairperson, academic advisor, and the internship coordinator. Students will receive academic credit and may or may not receive monetary compensation for an internship. A student may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in the internship program. Enrollment in the course must be during the same semester in which the majority of the work experience takes place. Interested students should contact their academic advisor and the internship coordinator at the Career Services Office.
This course is designed for juniors who want to plan ahead and for seniors ready to launch their professional careers. Students will learn the necessary career management skills to effectively identify and compete for professional career opportunities. Activities covered in the course include principles, methods, and practice in achieving career goals with emphasis on: exploration of career opportunities in one's field, job market trends, identification of strengths, resume development, cover letter composition, mastering behavioral-style interviewing, salary and benefits negotiations, effective networking strategies, budgeting and personal finance issues, professional image, and the use of technology in achieving career goals. Students will also learn how to apply successful job search techniques to the reality of the changing job market of the 21st century.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.
The Senior Experience is a unique opportunity for Carroll students entering their fourth year of college to reflect on where they have been and where they are going. The format of the Experience takes advantage of the spectacular location of the College in Western Montana: Students take a bus to a retreat site off campus on Thursday of Orientation week, where they spend two nights with other students and faculty. During the Experience, students engage with various faculty members in multi-disciplinary activities, all centering around the idea of this place: Carroll College, Helena, Montana, the Western United States. For example, students might create art that reflects their journeys to and in this place and, then, later in the day, they might take a walk to learn about local plants and then hear poetry about the natural world. The exact activities and involved faculty change each year. With such a multi-disciplinary approach, the Senior Experience acts as a capstone for the students' Core courses, central to each Carroll student's education.
Senior standing required; offered at the discretion of the department.