Prepares students for study abroad and other international experiences. Identifies program and funding opportunities that meet student interests and goals. Cultivates intercultural competencies. Facilitates design of globalized program of study that integrates personal, academic, and professional development. Appropriate for students in Liberal Arts and Sciences who have not studied abroad.

In-person, online and UFO sections available.

 Spring 2026 Syllabus (online)

This course serves as an introduction to personal and professional development. Students engage with multiple theories of career development, practice transferable skills, cultivate professional abilities such as resume-writing and interviewing, and identify the connections between these skills, themselves, and industries of interest.

In-person, online and UFO sections available.

Spring 2026 Syllabus (Mattern; In-Person); Spring 2026 Syllabus (Richmond, In-Person); Spring 2026 Syllabus (online)

This course will provide guidance on how students can prepare to be a healthcare professional and apply to health graduate programs. It will also introduce students to current topics in healthcare in a holistic, mind-body-spirit context including exploration of the patient/family experience and one’s self as related to healthcare issues and topics. The use of the work ‘medicine’ in this course is all-encompassing to include all healthcare professionals.

This course is for freshmen, sophomore or new transfer students interested in pursuing admission to law school. This course provides information for students to begin personal and professional development in preparation for application to law professional programs. Students are introduced to topics related to holistic preparation including academic and extra-curricular engagement, along with intense self-reflection of strengths, values and areas of growth.

Helps students understand diverse approaches to research across the Liberal Arts and Sciences, find research opportunities and build skills. Topics include formulating research questions, cultivating relationships with faculty and writing successful proposals. Students also engage with research and researchers in the humanities, social sciences and natural and physical sciences through site visits and Q&A sessions.

In-person, online and UFO sections available.

Spring 2026 Syllabus (in-person) and Spring 2026 Syllabus (online)

Personal finance is a comprehensive business course designed to equip students with essential financial planning skills crucial for both personal and professional success. The curriculum covers a broad range of financial topics including financial planning, income and asset protection, money management, spending and credit management. Students will learn key financial concepts and principles to help them avoid common financial pitfalls and prepare them for their roles and responsibilities as consumers, producers, entrepreneurs and citizens.

This course will assist students in understanding the structure, strategies and successful elements of criminal justice, particularly within federal law enforcement. Students will understand the process of communications, networking with professionals and developing the skills necessary for working in a federal agency.

In-person and UFO sections available.

This immersive pre-law course is designed to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the criminal justice system. Students will review real criminal cases through identifying strategies, ethical challenges and practical issues related to criminal defense and case resolution. By participating in guest speaker sessions, workshops and mock trial sessions, students will gain firsthand exposure to the inner workings of serving as a criminal defense attorney.

This course provides an in-depth look at the management of private healthcare practices. Students will explore the often-overlooked operational, financial, and organizational aspects while learning about the key challenges and decision-making processes involved in running a successful healthcare practice. Topics will include professional liability insurance, hiring and firing, marketing, work-life balance, business planning, and fundraising. Guest speakers, including physicians, administrators, and healthcare marketers will share real-world insights from their areas of expertise. The course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers as a physician, working in healthcare management, medical administration, or entrepreneurship in healthcare.

Internships provide students with opportunities to integrate classroom knowledge, skills and methods with professional roles, responsibilities and activities in supervised settings. IDS4940 is a 0-3 credit, web-based course designed to complement your internship experience through guided reflection, critical analysis, and synthesis. This course is offered for academic credit, graded on a pass/fail basis, and counts toward upper-division electives.

CLAS students interested in enrolling in IDS4940: Liberal Arts and Sciences Internship must submit the completed IDS4940 Application Form by the posted application deadline for the semester.

This course may be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 9 credit hours. 

Online and UFO sections available.

International Internships provide students with opportunities to integrate classroom knowledge, skills and methods with professional roles, responsibilities and activities in supervised settings abroad. IDS4944 is a 0-6 credit, web-based course designed to complement your international internship experience through guided reflection. This course is offered for academic credit, graded on a pass/fail basis, and fulfills upper division elective credit requirements.

If interested in pursuing internship credit through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please review and submit the application below to dsking@ufl.edu. We encourage you to apply early.

Later applications may be accepted. However, you may be assessed a $100 late registration fee if this is your only course. Your International Center application must also be completed prior to the deadline so we can add IDS4944 to your schedule before the end of regular registration. To begin the application process with the International Center please contact the study abroad advisor for the region in which your internship will be located.

Online and UFO sections available.

IDS4944 Application

Fall 2024 Syllabus (Subject to change. Note there is flexibility with assignment dates if needed to accommodate your internship dates.)

This course is designed for students to develop and self-assess essential professional competencies, enhance thinking and reasoning skills and gain comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare professional application process. Through active engagement and reflection, students will complete personal assessments, acquire in-depth understanding of the application process and develop a robust personal and professional growth plan alongside a comprehensive application portfolio.

This course will provide guidance on how students can prepare to be a healthcare professional and apply to health graduate programs. It will also introduce students to current topics in healthcare in a holistic, mind-body-spirit context including exploration of the patient/family experience, and one’s self as related to healthcare issues and topics. The use of the word ‘medicine’ in this course is all encompassing to include all healthcare professions.

Consistent/continual personal and professional growth is the core to preparation for health career professions. PH Pathways offers pre-health students opportunities for analysis, engagement, and assessment of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and critical reasoning pre-professional competencies defined by healthcare professional schools. Creation of a professional school ‘application portfolio’ demonstrate knowledge, skills and qualifications needed for competitive applicants. Students will leave this course with an in-depth understanding of personal competitiveness for application, the application process and content, and several components of the application complete.

Pre-requisite: UT 3 or sophomore standing.

This course is intended for students pursuing admission to pre-health professional graduate schools. Through the use of the humanities, social sciences, multi-media, case studies, guest speakers and discussion, this course will introduce students to a variety of healthcare topics and issues. In a holistic context, this course distinguishes characteristics of healthcare professions, articulates components of patient/family experiences, and identifies one’s strengths and challenges.

This course is for freshman, sophomore, or new transfer students interested in pursuing admission to law school. This course provides information for students to begin personal and professional development in preparation for application to law professional programs. Students are introduced to topics related to holistic preparation including academic and extra-curricular engagement, along with intense self-reflection of strengths, values, and areas of growth.

This course –  is an immersive, interdisciplinary PRE-LAW course designed to provide undergraduate students with an in-depth understanding of the diverse career opportunities within the legal field and the management strategies employed by private legal firms. The course will cover a range of topics, including but not limited to, the structure of law firms, legal specializations, client relations, firm management, and emerging trends in the legal industry. Students will engage in discussions about the various paths available within law, from litigation to corporate counsel, and will learn about the business side of legal practice, including marketing, finance, and firm culture.

This course will help students acquire research skills and access research opportunities. Topics covered will include formulating research questions, evaluating sources, accessing university resources, cultivating professional relationships with faculty, presenting at conferences, and drafting project proposals. Students will also engage with the wider research community at UF through visits to archives and special collections, laboratory tours, and conversations with faculty guest speakers and experienced undergraduate researchers.

This course is designed for undergraduate researchers who have a research proposal developed or project underway and are eager to put their work out into the world. Students will learn effective research communication strategies, sharpen their oral and written communications skills, practice presenting, and develop useful resources like research abstracts and poster presentation texts.

What does it mean to come of age as a young professional in today’s society? How do characteristics, challenges, perspectives, and responsibilities change as today’s students enter adulthood? This course explores these questions by grounding the contemporary concept of “adulting” in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students will engage with mythology, media, and historical perspectives to examine time management, personal finance, career development, civic participation, and other challenging but crucial elements of contemporary adult life.

This course will assist students in the process of becoming a more confident and competitive professional. By the end of this course, students will be able to understand the process of influencing and motivation others, identify successful leadership and management strategies, understand the principles of brand identity, and develop situational and cultural awareness in the workplace.

Gainesville is the key to the Southeast and the heart of Florida. With the University of Florida, one of the preeminent universities in the country, and recognized college, Santa Fe College, top notch talent have launched and advanced companies at the forefront of multiple fields. With many students locked in the university bubble (13th to 34th and Archer to University), this class will take you outside into the rich Gainesville innovation ecosystem. Each week, we will focus on a field of interest, ask what are the biggest issues and opportunities in this field, highlight how the Gainesville entrepreneurial community has played a role and visit with the companies and people that advanced this space.

This course is designed for anyone who is thinking about graduate school in the future and would like to enhance their preparation and make a more informed decision. The course provides an opportunity to gain a better understanding of graduate programs, plan ahead, and reflect on whether graduate school is the right path for you. Students will learn about the graduate school application process, different types of graduate programs, the day-to-day life of graduate students, and how to effectively prepare for a future in graduate study today.

Self-enroll in the Beyond120 Career Readiness Modules

Here you will find interactive lessons that cover a range of skills to assist with your professional development. The lessons are grouped by the eight career readiness competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. New lessons are added all the time, so check back frequently for more content. Among the competencies covered are:

• Resilience and Grit
• Professional Materials
• Decision Making
• Communication for Professional Development
• Goal Setting