Dean Career Advantage

Academics

Courses related to your major are embedded with career competencies, so everything you do has a practical application. You’ll:

• Make connections between what you’re learning in class and how it relates to your future career
• Build real-world skills
• Complete resume-worthy projects and experiences

You’ll also take DCA-specific courses every year that focus 100% on professional development. In these courses, you’ll:

• Create your individual career guide, explore potential career paths and map out pathways to get you there
• Hone your resume-building, networking and interviewing skills
• Build your personal brand and fine-tune your online presence
• Pursue, prepare for and complete internships

Co-Curricular Opportunities

Get involved on and off campus through student clubs and activities, athletics, events, experiential learning opportunities and more. You’ll gain real-world experience and build valuable skills that translate to any career path.

• Join or lead student clubs, organizations and athletic teams
• Manage events, spaces and performances
• Build relationships, passions, and teamwork and leadership skills
• Exercise leadership skills to get results, demonstrate confidence and mentor others
• Participate in travel opportunities to engage in real-world experiences and grow global and intercultural awareness
• Attend on-campus career fairs and events with industry professionals

Mentoring & Advising

As you map out your future, you’ll have guidance and support every step of the way from your faculty mentors, Success & Career Advisors, coaches, internship supervisors and more.

• Learn from mentors who know your passions and potential
• Cultivate confidence and focus
• Find support inside and outside the classroom
• Receive guidance on your career and your personal brand
• Practice communication of skills and achievements with confidence
• Build a valuable professional network to help you pursue internships and careers