Career Connected Experience Requirement
(Up to 3 credits may be needed)
The College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) at UMass Lowell is committed to ensuring that all undergraduate students engage in meaningful, career-connected learning experiences as part of their academic journey. In alignment with the Chancellor’s guarantee that all UMass Lowell undergraduates will have the opportunity to participate in a career-connected experience, FAHSS recognizes both the value of professional development and the responsibility to help prepare students for their post-graduation lives. Many departments and programs already offer or require activities that support career readiness—such as internships, research, community engagement, and skills-based coursework. This requirement builds on that strong foundation to promote greater consistency and equitable access across all programs.
To fulfill this requirement, students may choose from a variety of approved options, including:
- Selected course offerings across FAHSS departments and programs
- The Braven Accelerator Course (FAHS.2000), a credit-bearing professional development experience
- Additional courses, internships or community engagement experiences approved by the TIE Hub (Transformative Internships and Engagement Hub)