One of the means through which our students obtain government employment after graduation is by serving internships in public agencies during their college years.
Students are able to earn up to six hours of academic credit for such internship experience.
All majors must take Economics 201-202, which are cognate courses. The Department offers an interdisciplinary major program in International Studies, which is designed to meet the growing demand for skills in the analysis and solution of contemporary world problems, including the special need to prepare African Americans for opportunities and service in this area. This program provides pre-professional training for students interested in careers in international affairs, including law and journalism, as well as diplomacy and substantive areas, such as international economics. Urban Studies Similar to its offerings in International Studies, the Urban Studies Program is an interdisciplinary major designed to meet the need for African Americans knowledgeable about urban public management, and skilled in the analysis and solution of urban problems. The program provides pre-professional training for students interested in careers in local governments, including planning, management, transportation, and economic development.