Welcome to the Center for Career Development

Selecting a degree can be difficult. Each degree has an Employment Outlook to give you a brief snapshot of what career you might explore post graduation. 

When it comes to advising in terms of taking courses and your degree program, you want to connect with the Academic Advising Team. 

When thinking about what degree you would like to pursue, you may be unsure of which degree can lead to which jobs. To help you think about what degree you might be interested in, consider taking a look at this Interest Profiler. You will take an inventory of what interests you to lead you toward careers suited to your strengths. 

If you have an idea of what you might want to do and want to pursue, consider taking a look at different outlooks on O*Net. 

The Center for Career Development is happy to review your resume and teach you how to search for a job. For specific information on the Apprenticeship process, please visit the Apprenticeship page

Internships provide students the opportunity to immerse themselves in their field of study while earning their degrees. Typically, these internships are available after the completion of at least one semester, facilitating the application of academic knowledge to practical, real-world experiences.

The Center for Career Development is happy to assist in learning how to search for internships and reviewing materials prior to submission. Any questions related to the internship registration process should be discussed with your Academic Advisor. 

*While most internships take place while you are pursuing your degree, some opportunities allow for you to apply up to one year after receiving your degree.

Certificates and microcredentials are the key to success for adaptive professionals. Whether you want to build a specific skill, deepen your knowledge, or qualify for industry certification, Franklin has education options to help you achieve your goals.

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The Franklin University Blog has a multitude of useful articles, including those surrounding career development. We encourage you to take a look at the current student blog here.

Adjunct Teaching FAQS for Franklin Graduates

I loved my experience at Franklin. Can I get my graduate degree at Franklin and teach at Franklin thereafter? 

Thank you for your interest in teaching at Franklin University. We truly value your enthusiasm and connection to Franklin. However, it's important to note that Franklin University strives to maintain a diverse academic environment. This includes ensuring that faculty represent a variety of educational backgrounds, professional experiences, and perspectives.

To achieve this balance, Franklin limits the number of its own graduates hired as adjunct faculty. Similarly, the University also limits hiring graduates from any single institution, including other universities. This approach helps ensure that our students benefit from a rich and varied learning experience guided by instructors with diverse credentials and expertise. While it may not always be possible to teach at Franklin after earning your degree here, we encourage you to explore opportunities and consider how your unique qualifications might align with our needs.

The same thing holds true for an institution like Columbus State. They can only have so many Franklin graduates on their teaching roster – as they are looking for a diverse experience for their students. 

Consider institutions that might not have a number of Franklin grads on the roster. You want to network, network, and network. 

I could teach a number of different courses based on my professional experience, but which ones could I teach at Franklin?

Per accreditation guidelines, an adjunct faculty member must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in a specific field/discipline to teach at the undergraduate level. There are exceptions, specifically with industry-related alternative criteria. Consider if Bill Gates wanted to teach Microsoft Excel. We share this to offer perspective and set reasonable expectations.