Students who are majoring in Management of Aging Studies are required to complete AGNG 460: The Management of Aging Services Internship but did you know that this is also available for aging minors?
An internship allows you the opportunity to get firsthand experience in the field, network, and meet other like-minded individuals. It also looks great on a resume! We also have the ability to discuss site placements that intersect with your major.
I know many of you may be working an outside job while also taking a full course load. The internship requires students to work in a field placement for a total of 102.5 hours over the course of the semester. This equates to about 8-9 hours per week. Students will work with their site supervisors on determining a schedule. For example, you may request to attend your site one 8 hour day each week or 4 hours twice a week.
Prerequisite: Nine credits in AGNG courses with a grade of 'C' or better. Completion of 60 credits.
AGNG 460 - Management of Aging Services Internship is a 3 credit course. Departmental Consent is required to enroll. Students who are interested should talk to the AGNG advisor or schedule an appointment with Professor Lauren Price laprice@umbc.edu.
AGNG 460 Course Description:
This course is part of the internship requirement in the Management of Aging Services major. Students are placed at established agencies that provide services to older adults. Students will either undertake a new project directly related to the management of aging services or participate in an ongoing project designed to improve and/or evaluate services for older adults. Students work under the direction of an immediate supervisor at the agency and are overseen by the Internship Director at the Erickson School. Student internship placements will reflect the student’s career interests and career plans in government/policy, human services/aging network, or business/for-profit services. Students attend a one-hour internship seminar twice monthly during the semester.