If you have taken some courses in you career interest, then you can get a co-op or internship, its that simple. Not only can it help pay your way through college, it can pay off big later. With a co-op or internship you have increased your chances of landing that perfect job right after graduation. Some departments offer credit while others do not and requirements vary according to that particular department. For more information about internships within a academic discipline, please check with that department.
Students participating in co-op have two options to chose from.
Both of these options are based on an agreement between the employer, the university and the student outlining the goals and requirements of the internship. This ensures that the experience will provide a basis for the student to acquire skills and knowledge required in a professional environment. It also provides the student with an advisor from Career Center who will at as his or her advocate on the job. Students can either earn credit for their work experience or have the experience recorded as a non-credit transcript notion. Both options provide an academic record of the internship experience.