The Benefits of Participation

Experiential Education Programs give you the competitive edge needed for success in today’s volatile job market. The benefits of participation include:
  • Preparation for Work: you are provided with career counseling, assistance with resume preparation and coaching for job interviews, workplace relations.
  • Professional Enrichment: you will develop skills in communication, interpersonal relations, time management, self confidence, and responsibility.
  • Work Experience: you will be engaged in internship and co-op placements that are related to your major and career goals.
  • Earn While You Learn: you may apply for academic credits and earn wages to help finance your education.

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Eligibility

Participation in The Career Center’s Experiential Programs is open to all matriculated undergraduate and graduate students in good standing.

Eligibility for all programs:

  • Completion of 15 undergraduate credits or 6 graduate credits
  • GPA: 2.5 for undergraduate students
    3.0 for graduate students
    The GPA must be verified from official college records.

Exemptions from these eligibility requirements may be granted by the Director.

If you are not yet eligible for participation, we encourage you to speak to a Center Counselor to plan for your future.

Course Credit

Co-op and internship placements are available to undergraduate and graduate students in good standing and in all majors and specializations. Credit will be awarded by the appropriate academic department upon satisfactory completion of the work experience and placement requirements. Students wishing to secure an internship are encouraged to speak with their departmental advisor regarding departmental requirements for course credit.


Participating Organizations

Organizations offering professional work experience include employers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Click here for a partial list of sponsoring organizations.



Experiential Programs

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