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Academic Internship/Cooperative Education courses are unique opportunities for “hands-on” job experience with directed academic learning. Students gain an appreciation of the relationship between theory and application, and learn firsthand about new developments in a particular field. An academic internship/cooperative education experience enables students to gain skills and competencies, apply academic learning to the workplace, and receive training from professionals in the industry.
The program features cooperation between the University and employers. The office of Alumni & Student Connections assists students with the internship/cooperative education search process and ensures that experiences are approved by the appropriate academic parties. Students may participate in an academic internship experience internationally when arranged and approved through the Wang Center for Global Education.
Academic Internships/Cooperative Education (AICE) - Undergraduate Courses
AICE 276 : Part-Time Internship
A supervised educational experience in a work setting on a part-time basis, no less than two four-hour work periods per week. Intended for students who have not yet declared a major or for students seeking an exploratory experience. Requires the completion of a Learning Agreement in consultation with a faculty sponsor. (1 to 8)
AICE 476 : Part-Time Advanced Internship
A supervised educational experience in a work setting on a part-time basis, no less than two four-hour work periods per week. Intended for students enrolled in a major who are seeking a professionally-related experience. Requires the completion of a Learning Agreement in consultation with a faculty sponsor. (1 to 8)
Academic Internships/Cooperative Education (COOP) - Undergraduate Courses
COOP 276 : Full-Time Internship
A supervised educational experience in a work setting on a full-time basis. Student must work at least 360 hours in their internship. Intended for students who have not declared a major or who are seeking an exploratory experience. Requires the completion of a Learning Agreement in consultation with a faculty sponsor. (12)
COOP 476 : Full-Time Advanced Internship
A supervised educational experience in a work setting on a full-time basis. Student must work at least 360 hours in their internship. Intended for students enrolled in a major or who are seeking a professional experience. Requires the completion of a Learning Agreement in consultation with a faculty sponsor. (12)
COOP 477 : International Work Experience
To be arranged and approved through the Wang Center for Global Education and a faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: completion of a minimum of one full year (32 credits) in residence prior to the program start. Recommended: a minimum GPA of 3.00, relevant work experience or academic background, language competency and significant cross-cultural experience. (1 to 12)