An internship or co-op is an educational plan which integrates classroom experience in industrial, business, government or community-service work situations. It allows students to translate academic principles to action, to test career interests and to develop skills and abilities through carefully planned and supervised programs related to the degree they are seeking.
Close liaison between the university and the firm, institution, or agency providing the work experience, is essential to a quality internship/co-op. The university will assume the responsibility of integrating this experience within the student’s curriculum.
The Career Development Center acts as a clearinghouse for internships at IUP. To access internship opportunities, register with College Central Network (CCN). In addition to viewing internship opportunities on CCN, all students must visit their departmental internship coordinator to arrange an internship.
