College of Science Careers and Internships

At the UAH College of Science (COS), we launch careers from every stage of a student's academic journey. Each of our programs has built-in opportunities for experiential learning - from internships to research. We encourage students to seek opportunities to build their experiences and their resumes inside and outside the classroom.

Professional Development Checklist by Year

First-Year Students

  • Meet with your COS advisor to find out more about how you can design a program of study to make the most of your college experience.
  • Explore dual majors, minors, and certificates to expand your skills.
  • Create a LinkedIn page and get connected with our college LinkedIn page.
  • Register on Charger Path with Career Services to monitor the current field of jobs and internships, and apply for on-campus jobs.
  • Attend at least two college-wide workshops or events.
  • Get involved! Many COS majors have clubs, organizations, or honors societies that build relationships with fellow students. See the full list here.

  • Register and attend a job shadowing opportunity with Month of Externships through Career Services.
  • Start building a resume. Set up an appointment with Career Services to get your resume reviewed.
  • Attend at least two college-wide workshops or events.
  • Attend the University-wide career fair and stop by the COS table on your way in to get a pulse on organizations you need to visit.
  • Attend the COS college and internship career fair to connect with local organizations specifically looking for outreach opportunities for students.

  • Register in the Spring of your junior year for mentoring in Fall of junior year.
  • Update your resume, and put the reflective language of the resume update into LinkedIn as well.
  • Attend at least two college-wide workshops or events.
  • Attend the University-wide career fair and stop by the COS table on your way in to get a pulse on organizations you need to visit.
  • Attend the COS college and internship career fair to connect with local organizations specifically looking for outreach opportunities for students.

  • Intern in connection with your major’s capstone in an internship course, or take an opportunity to do an internship on your own.
    • Beginning an internship on your own? Email your offer letter to intern@uah.edu to get registered.
  • Update your resume, and put the reflective language of the resume update into LinkedIn as well.
  • Attend at least two college-wide workshops or events.
  • Attend the University-wide career fair and stop by the COS table on your way in to get a pulse on organizations you need to visit.
  • Attend the COS college and internship career fair to connect with local organizations specifically looking for outreach opportunities for students.

    • As an alumni, you will still have access to Handshake, career counseling, networking and other career resources.
    • Once you know where you're going, share it with us! Be sure to respond to your First Destination Survey on Handshake so we can continue to build resources for future alumni!
    • Get connected with Alumni Relations to learn more about how you can become a mentor, or connect your organization with job shadowing opportunities.

    Additional Resources for Careers and Internships

    • Internship and Professional Development Courses within your Major. Check out your current program for specific information on internship and co-op positions within your degree program and how to apply. We encourage students to look in the semester course menu for internship course placement opportunities.
    • UAH Career Services. Utilize the resources and workshops within the Office of Career Services . You can seek out assistance for resume building and review or interview preparation. Career Services also has an employment, internship, and co-op opportunities database.
     

    Science Advising Office

    Materials Science Building, Second Floor, C206 | science.advising@uah.edu | 256.824.2505

    Appointments available via email, phone, Zoom, or in-person.

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