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View the lists below to find the Career Coach for your major. Exploratory and Interdisciplinary Studies students should schedule with the Career Coach most aligned with their areas of interest.


Arts, Communication, Humanities & Criminal Justice, History, Politics, Sociology
Paul Bliss

Undergraduate Programs

  • Arabic Language and Cultures 
  • Commercial Music Technology
  • Communication
  • Criminal Justice
  • English
  • Graphic Design 
  • History 
  • Legal Studies
  • Media Arts
  • Political Science 
  • Sociology 
  • Studio Arts
  • Theatre

Graduate Programs

  • Arabic Language and Linguistics
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Corporate Communication
  • Criminal Justice and Criminology
  • Fine Arts
  • Legal Studies

Health Sciences & Library Sciences
Diana Brush

Undergraduate Programs

  • Allied Health
  • Allied Health Leadership
  • Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Exercise Science
  • Health Sciences
  • Medical Imaging Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Sport Management Studies

Graduate Programs

  • Athletic Training
  • Exercise Science and Health Promotion
  • Health Science and Exercise Leadership
  • Library Science
  • MBA-MSN Dual Degree
  • Nursing
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Sport Management Studies

Science, Technology & Business
Krissie Doppelheuer

Undergraduate Programs

  • Accounting
  • Applied Computing
  • Applied Technology
  • Biology (includes pre-medical sciences)
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Digital Media Technology
  • Economics
  • Eletrical Engineering Technology
  • Engingeering Technology
  • Environmental Science
  • Finance and Personal Financial Planning
  • Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
  • Integrated Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
  • Pre-Pharmacy
  • Veterinary Technology

Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Science and Analytics
  • Professional Accountancy

Human Services
Lauren Krepps

Undergraduate Programs

  • Human Services and Rehabilitation
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Graduate Programs

  • Counseling
  • Educational Psychology
  • MBA-MSW Dual Degree
  • School Psychology
  • Social Work

Education & Physical Therapist Assistant
Bridgett Nobili

Undergraduate Programs

  • Early Childhood and Elementary Education
  • Early Childhood and Special Education
  • Middle Level Education
  • Physical Therapist Assistant  
  • Preschool Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Special Education

Graduate Programs

  • Advanced Study in Education
  • Art Education
  • Education Administration and Leadership
  • Educational Leadership
  • Reading Specialist
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Education

Schedule an appointment with the Experiential Learning Center (ELC)

The ELC can:

  • Help you learn how to gain experience
  • Explain the application process in Handshake to receive academic credit for an internship
  • Answer questions about internships
  • Help identify potential internship sites
  • Provide information about The Washington Center Program
  • Manage the Rutledge Internship Award

Director of Internships & Experiential Education
Meaghan Clister



Schedule appointments with our trained student staff. Appointment types available may include:
Cover Letter, Career Closet, Interview Strategies/Tips, Professional Photo, Resume Review, Resume Tips, Interview Practice.

Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323 (Career Center) 724-938-1578 (ELC)
Address

California: 138 Natali Student Center

Clarion: 419 Becht Hall

Edinboro: 241 Baron-Forness Library

California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

Career Center & ELC Hours

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm