Internship and Co-Op Assistance
An internship or cooperative education program (co-op) is a professional, career-related experience in an organizational or company setting. Students may have the opportunity to receive credit for the experience, although some students intern for the experience and contact, not for credit. Internships are often completed during the academic year in conjunction with classes or as a stand-alone experience in the summer, whereas co-ops are usually done over an extended period of time. Interns often work 10-12 hours/week during the academic year and 10-40 hours/week during the summer; co-op is often over two or more semesters, and students often work full-time. Alternative schedules are possible and depend on the needs and expectations of the parties involved, including the student intern, a faculty adviser, and the intern supervisor for the company/organization. Many departments require a student to complete 120 career-related work hours to receive 3 credits.
Internships
Cooperative Education (Co-op)
- Eberly College of Science Co-op Program
- University Park Engineering Cooperative Education & Professional Internship Program
- Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op Program
Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer
Read the full disclaimer which describes the shared responsibility among Penn State Career Services (including University Park and Commonwealth Campus career offices) and internship/job seekers in researching and identifying potential concerns about the legitimacy of employers and their respective postings.
For more information about internships and co-ops, contact ACPC at (814) 898-6164 to schedule an appointment.
