What is the benefit to my son/daughter if he/she participates in a co-op or internship?
Undergraduate students can earn up to 6 credit hours in a semester, and graduate students can earn up to 3. These credits go towards students open electives, and while they may earn multiple credits, they are only financially responsible for a co-op/internship fee, equal to one credit hour in their degree programs. With the exception of the CS/MSE program, students are not required to participate in a co-op or internship; however it is strongly encouraged that they do so. Over 90% of companies turn to their co-op and internship programs to fill their full-time needs before utilizing other sources. In addition, it allows students to build confidence, define interests within their fields of study, gain excellent networking contacts, understand the world of work and how the industry operates, apply classroom knowledge to a practical setting (and in turn, apply practical knowledge when back in the classroom), and to possibly earn compensation for the experience. Students who are interested
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