Career Development

School of Education

Drexel's long tradition of experiential learning extends to upper-level students, providing them with context and practical knowledge to supplement traditional theoretical scholarship. At the graduate level, students have access to resources that help them gain professional experience, search for jobs, and research their field of interest. After graduation Drexel continues to support students with career-planning workshops, career counseling, and a résumé search.

Graduate Co-op

A Graduate Co-op is ideal for recent college graduates who are looking to develop their skills and build their résumés. It's also valuable for experienced professionals who want to change careers.

Drexel's Graduate Co-op, a requirement for certain master's programs, blends traditional coursework with a three- to six-month period of generally unpaid off-campus professional experience. Students receive course credit for co-op. Please contact the appropriate School of Education Graduate Advisor at 215-895-6770 for specific information regarding any co-op, field experience, or student teaching that may be required for the graduate program to which you wish to apply.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Graduate Co-op, field experience, or student teaching, students must meet the prerequisites of their programs. International students must also complete three terms as full-time students and demonstrate business-usage English proficiency.

Steinbright Career Development Center

The Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) offers career and educational counseling to all graduate students. Services provided by the SCDC include:

  • Annual Job Fairs
  • Career Advising
  • Career Planning Workshops
  • Employment Networking Programs
  • Résumé Reviews
  • CDConline – Drexel's electronic job database
  • An extensive career library
  • Employer-Directed Résumé Search – Drexel's résumé referral service

Visit the Steinbright Career Development Center.

Graduate Student Association

Drexel's Graduate Student Association (GSA) provides a forum for graduate students from across the University to share their experiences and support one another. The GSA also provides travel awards to support student travel to professional conferences.

W.W. Hagerty Library

Hagerty Library can help students find information about their field of interest and offers assistance with résumé and cover letter writing. Visit the career reference collection in Room 136 of Hagerty Library.

United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics maintains statistics and other career-related information on a variety of occupations. Students can read about the projected growth of industries, salary surveys, and job outlook.