Career-related work experiences that usually last one semester but may last longer.

Students may choose to receive academic credit.

May be paid or unpaid.

All students are eligible to participate in the Internship Program, although some companies may have their own requirements.

Part-time (10-20 hours per week) or full-time (35-40 hours per week

Formal program where students are placed in a Structured and supervised academic work programs lasting for multiple semesters.

Earn one credit hour for each term worked. (Engineering Students through departments; other majors through CRC.)

Always paid.

Students who have completed 30 semester hours prior to their first work assignment are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education.

Full-time

Job shadowing experiences usually last for a few days to several weeks.

No academic credit is earned.

Unpaid

Great for students of any academic year who are unsure of their major or career goals.

Generally, it is following a professional throughout their day, a mini project or assignment.