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 experience and acquire new knowledge and skills by working in medium to large-scale real-world projects
• To learn more visit the general information page

• Credit: Students could enroll in INFO-I 420 internship course and earn credit towards a Informatics 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.
• Internal: Students could also pursue the CIVECS internship.
• Paid vs. Unpaid: Internships in Informatics 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 INFO-I 308 would be ideal

• Approval of informatics director and completion of 100- and 200-level requirements in informatics.
• 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 internships visit page
• If you are interested in pursuing the internal CIVECS internships consult the internship coordinator.
• If you are an employer, please visit page

For more information please contact the Department Chair or Internship Coordinator