Other Cooperative Work-Study Opportunities . The Eberly College of Science has a Cooperative Education Program that has been of assistance to many EMS students. The College of Engineering has a Co-Op Program . In most cases these are arrangements in which the student performs 10-20 hours of voluntary service per week under the mentorship of a meteorologist of the National Weather Service, AccuWeather, a television station, or some other organization. Students usually obtain these positions through their own initiative, making contact in their home area during the December semester break or spring break to arrange for an internship during the summer.
Many students perform internships at some time prior to graduation.
Whether Meteo 296 or 496 independent study credits are appropriate depends upon the student semester standing and the nature of the internship activities. Students are not normally allowed to apply more than a total of 3 credits of Meteo 496 for internship activities toward degree requirements. There are a limited number of opportunities for students to volunteer as interns with the NWS Office in State College, both during the academic year and during the summer. Selection is made on the basis of student ability and interest, needs of the NWS office, and availability of NWS meteorologists to act as supervisors. Interested students should contact MIC Bruce Budd .