University Career Services

What is an Internship?

An internship is a supervised on-site learning experience. The primary purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for a student to apply coursework knowledge in a real work setting.

Internships offer the opportunity to confirm your career and academic choice, work in a paid (or sometimes non-paid) full or part-time career related position, network with professionals in your field, and increase your marketability upon graduation.  Depending on the requirements of your academic department, academic credit may be offered.


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