Career Development

The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology

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.

Practicum

The iSchool offers a practicum that provides the opportunity to gain credit for work experience along with associated academic coursework.

This online course enables students to use their current jobs or obtain a job/internship in their fields of study to earn three elective credits. Students are responsible for obtaining their practicum jobs.

To Apply

Students applying must:

Students may apply no more than 9 credits of work experience toward their degrees. For students who have already completed 9 credits of work experience, practicum will not count toward the degree program.

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 option blends traditional coursework with a period of paid off-campus employment. Participating in the Graduate Co-op program enables students to accept paid positions in their fields of interest.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Graduate Co-op, students must have completed at least 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (though requirements may be higher in some programs). International students must also complete three terms as full-time students and demonstrate business-usage English proficiency to become eligible to participate.

Career Services Office

The iSchool's Career Services Office moderates the practicum and Graduate Co-op programs for students, operates a credentials service for alumni, and provides career information for all iSchool fields.

Major functions include:

  • Career planning and placement
  • Developing and maintaining employer contacts
  • Collecting and reporting placement and salary statistics
  • Credentials services
  • Posting professional and pre-professional job opportunities

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EST

Contact: 215-895-1077

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.