EPPS Student Career Hub

Career Guide

Download or view the full Career Guide created by the University Career Center and Alejandra Gutiérrez, EPPS graduate advisor.

Additional Resources

• UT Dallas Career Resource Library
• Go Government Career Guides

University Career Center

The University Career Center (UCC) is a one-stop shop dedicated to helping undergraduates, graduate students and alumni with their career preparation — from personalized career advising to career fairs and everything in between. It’s never too early to start preparing for your future.

Appointments

The UCC, located in the Student Services Building (SSB 3.300), is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may meet with any of your six Career Advisors.

Schedule your appointment via Handshake or stop by the UCC.

Contact the UCC

For career advising inquiries, please visit Handshake to schedule your appointment or email Amy Kendall.

For internship information, email UTD Experiential Programs.

Quinncia

Quinncia allows students to upload their resume to be reviewed for applicant tracking system (ATS) readiness and overall analysis with automated feedback. Students also can enhance their interview skills by participating in mock interviews. Access Quinncia by entering you NetID and password to activate your license.

Handshake

Handshake posts hundreds of job listings and new opportunities. Log in to Handshake to make an appointment with the UCC for:

• Resume and cover letter review.
• Headshot photo.
• LinkedIn and networking.
• On-campus (part-time) job search.
• Mock interviews for EPPS students.
• Career advising and assessment interpretation.

Internship and Job Opportunities

Students pursuing internships for academic credit are enrolled in a variable-hour course. The number of credit hours awarded is based on the total work or “contact” hours committed during the term. Undergraduate students may earn up to 9 credit hours across the EPPS program, effective spring 2025, while graduate students can earn up to 3 credit hours. Students may take up to 9 hours of organized internships (including Archer, Institute for Civic Leadership, Legislative and outside internships) without program head approval.

Any credits beyond this limit will require program head and associate dean approval.

Note: Many of these require a bachelor’s or master’s degree, but they are open to type of degree plan or specialization.

Learn more about internships.

Professional Development Resources

Explore various industries and discover organizations, resources and professional associations. This is a great starting point if you’re looking to check out potential career paths and opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the career FAQ for EPPS students, curated by the University Career Center.

Undergraduate Experiential Maps

A basic guide to navigate your undergraduate journey.

• Criminology (pdf)
• Economics (pdf)
• Geospatial Information Sciences (pdf)
• International Political Economy (pdf)
• Political Science (pdf)
• Public and Nonprofit Management/Public Affairs (pdf)
• Public Health (pdf)
• Public Policy (pdf)
• Sociology (pdf)

Fast Facts for EPPS Degrees