THE DIVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AT BEHREND - MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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WHAT'S COMING IN FEBRUARY?
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Career Connections Discovery Day
What are career competencies and why are they so important to your career search success? Discover how to build competencies through your academics and involvement and how to communicate them to employers.
Monday, February 10 | McGarvey Commons| 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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Career Confidence
Learn how confidence can lead to career success and how to build confidence during your college years.
Tuesday, February 11 |
Lilley Library 201A | 4:30 - 5:30 pm
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Minors & Certificates Discovery Day
Explore minors and certificates that will complement your major and career goals.
Monday, February 24 | McGarvey Commons| 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
OFFICE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
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Through involvement students will…
- Build interpersonal relationships.
- Connect with Penn State Behrend through social, professional, and personal experiences.
- Recognize and value diversity across beliefs, ideas, and communities.
- Gain skills and abilities through leadership, personal development, and professional opportunities.
- Explore the concepts of community, social responsibility, and citizenship.
- Evaluate and identify personal values.
Location:
Reed Union Building, First Floor, Room 27
Phone
: 814-898-6171
For more information, click
here
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#FindYourFuture - School Events Across Campus
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Attending campus-specific events and participating in volunteer experiences are great ways to connect with faculty, students, and campus partners to gain insight into a major of interest. Check out February's upcoming events (hyperlinked) to learn more about a variety of disciplines!
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SCHOOL EVENTS ACROSS CAMPUS:
(Co-curricular activities for the Black School of Business are also posted in Behrend Sync under "Black School of Business").
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What experiences should students be taking advantage of now to be successful in the field of Business?
Zachary Klingensmith, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics
"One of the three pillars of the Black School of Business is “Learning by Doing” which is something that all students, regardless of major, should be focused on during their college career. Employers are no longer simply looking at things like your GPA. Instead, they are beginning to look at the experiences that students had during college. The first type of experience that people tend to think of are internships. While these are both important and useful, these are discussed enough already…so what else can be done to gain an advantage during a job search?
The first is participation in college activities. Find something that suits you. Try to get involved with clubs that are related to your major because that way you can enjoy relevant experiences and possibly find opportunities you did not realize existed.
Second, do not just “check the box” when doing class activities. There are many activities and assignments that we create for our classes that are meant to not only build technical proficiency, but to also help you develop the soft skills needed for the workplace. By doing the bare minimum on these assignments to simply earn a grade, you may be missing out on the larger, and more beneficial, takeaway from the assignment. For example, in several of the upper-level business classes, students will engage in semester-long market and business simulation exercises. These types of rigorous activities can be discussed during a job interview to show the potential employer that you have the ability to work with real world situations.
Finally, try to network. For example, the Black School of Business has an Executive in Residence program which brings in executives from a variety of companies to teach and work with our students. Some people believe that networking is simply meeting as many people as you can, shaking their hands, and exchanging business cards or resumes. This is not true. Networking is best done when you are able to create a relationship with someone, however brief, with a short conversation or story. By joining clubs, teams, or engaging in other activities, you will get the opportunity to meet a variety of people. For example, the Society of Undergraduate Economists hosts a trip every year where students meet executives from a wide-range of companies. Typical destinations include New York City, Chicago, and Charlotte. You never know what opportunities will be created by meeting the right person.
As mentioned, college is no longer about just your grades. There will be hundreds, if not thousands, of students that have the same degree and grades as you earn during your college career. What you need to focus on is how to set yourself apart from the pack. So go to that guest speaker, join that club, and make your classroom work about what you want to do instead of it simply being about the grade that you earn."
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Understanding your Personality Type can help you thrive! Did you know there are sixteen different personality types, according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)? The MBTI instrument categorizes personality by preferences. It does not measure trait, ability, or character.
Albert Einsten was an INTP (Introversion, Intuition, Thinking, and Perception).
People who score as INTP are often described as quiet and analytical. They enjoy spending time alone, thinking about how things work and coming up with solutions to problems. INTPs have a rich inner world and would rather focus their attention on their internal thoughts rather than the external world. They typically do not have a wide social circle, but they do tend to be close to a select group of people" (Cherry, 2019).
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
STRENGTHS
- Logical and objective
- Abstract thinker
- Independent
- Loyal and affectionate with loved ones
WEAKNESSES
- Difficult to get to know
- Can be insensitive
- Prone to self-doubt
- Struggles to follow rules
- Has trouble expressing feelings
CAREER PATHS
"Because they enjoy theoretical and abstract concepts, INTPs often do particularly well in science-related careers. They are logical and have strong reasoning skills, but are also excellent at thinking creatively"
(Cherry, 2019).
"INTPs can be very independent and place a great deal of emphasis on personal freedom and autonomy. In some cases, they can be aggravated by authority figures, particularly those that they feel are trying to suppress their ability to think and act for themselves. Because of this, INTPs typically do best in careers as they have a great deal of flexibility and independence" (Cherry, 2019).
POPULAR INTP CAREERS
- Chemist
- Physicist
- Computer programmer
- Forensic scientist
- Engineer
- Mathematician
- Pharmacist
- Software developer
- Geologist
Cherry, K. (2019, July 17). Are You an INTP? Find out More About the Personality Type. Retrieved February 7, 2020, from https://www.verywellmind.com/intp-introverted-intuitive-thinking-perceiving-2795989
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MAJOR OF THE MONTH - SECONDARY EDUCATION (MATH TEACHING OPTION), B.S.
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WHAT IS SECONDARY EDUCATION?
The Secondary Education in Mathematics major at Penn State Behrend prepares students for careers as mathematics teachers from seventh through twelfth grade by providing both a strong foundation in mathematical content and experience in the classroom. The program emphasizes content knowledge, problem solving, curriculum development, lesson and unit planning, the use of technology, and the evaluation of student knowledge.
The program stresses the teaching philosophies of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), knowledge students then put into practice in teaching experiences supervised by highly qualified teachers. This four-year degree is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and graduates meet all academic requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Instructional I certificate.
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YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF . . .
- You are committed to public service and working with young people, and you appreciate that effective teaching demands both mastery of subject matter knowledge and understanding learners and communities.
- In your subject-matter studies, you tend to find yourself asking: How do we know that? Is there a better way to describe it? What are we overlooking? How could I help others understand this too?
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?
Our graduates teach in public and private middle and high schools in Erie, across the state of Pennsylvania, and throughout the country. Several of our graduates have furthered their education and teach at the college-level. Graduates of our program also work as administrators, textbook editors and writers, and as educational consultants.
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NEXT STEPS:
For more information, contact the
School of Science:
Ms. Jodie Styers
1 Prischak Building
Erie, PA 16563
814-898-6349
behrend-science@psu.edu
If you are interested in changing your major, contact your adviser, visit LionPath, and select
Update Your Academics
(tutorial is linked).
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The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) is the academic home for students exploring multiple academic programs before committing to a course of study. Academic advisers in DUS teach students how to:
- Understand the purposes of higher education
- Make connections between personal interests, life goals, and academic opportunities
- Think critically and question common assumptions about majors and careers
- Find educational opportunities such as study abroad programs, research assistantships, leadership activities, and internships
Behrend's DUS advisers are located within the Academic & Career Planning Center (ACPC).
Please call the ACPC (814-898-6164) to speak with an adviser. DUS advisers are available Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm at Reed 125.
Thank you,
The DUS Advisers
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