College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• Internship allows students to apply the skills learned and knowledge gained in their classes
• Internship allows students to gain practical and professional experience and acquire new knowledge and skills by working in medium to large-scale real-world projects
• To learn more visit the general information Internship Program Information

• Credit: Students could enroll in CSCI-Y 398 internship course and earn credit towards a CS elective requirement.
• Non-credit: Some students pursue internship without enrolling in the internship course.
• External: Students typically pursue internships in companies, businesses, and other organizations. Visit this External Internship Steps page.
• Internal: Students could also pursue the CIVECS (Center for Internship, Volunteerism and Entrepreneurship in Computer Science) internship.
• Paid vs. Unpaid: Internships in CS are mostly paid though there may be non-paid opportunities as well.
• Work-study In some cases students will also be able to find a work-study internship location.

• Though there are no specific requirements, completion of CSCI-C 243 would be ideal

• C308, C335, and one other CSCI course above the level of CSCI-C 243.
• Approval of the department internship coordinator.
• Approval of the internship supervising faculty.
• a typical internship course will run for about 12 to 15 weeks and the student works about 15 to 20 hours a weeks

• For step-by-step information regarding the External Internship Steps page.
• If you are interested in pursuing the internal CIVECS (Center for Internship, Volunteerism and Entrepreneurship in Computer Science) internships consult the internship coordinator.
• If you are an employer, please visit our Employer Internships page.

For more information please contact the Department Chair or Internship Coordinator