The internship program is a relevant work experience conducted under faculty sponsorship of the academic departments of the School of Business Administration, the School of Engineering and several programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The intent is to provide practical work experience associated with the student's program of study. It is an option open to all undergraduate students who are pursuing a four-year degree program once they have fulfilled certain prior conditions. Like any laboratory experience, the internship program permits the student to see the theory in action.
Some placements are compensatory.
In addition, there are always the benefits of the work experience itself. Many companies now look with favor on internships, have programs of their own and note the successful completion of an internship when it is listed among the student's qualifications. In special cases, requirements may vary slightly. Positions offered to students may be either compensatory or non-compensatory depending upon the type of work and its availability in the community. Self-initiated placements, placements developed by the students themselves, are acceptable if the employers agree to the conditions for participating organizations.