Internships and Co-Ops
Sacred Heart University embraces the concept of experiential learning as a way of supplementing the classroom experience, exploring different career paths, and enhancing the student’s marketability when seeking post-graduate employment.
Internships may be paid or unpaid and can be completed by the student for academic credit. The length of the internship and the number of credits awarded vary. A typical placement lasts for one semester and involves 10 to 20 hours of work per week.
Employers offering co-op opportunities allow a student to work full-time for one or two semesters for a set hourly wage and 6–12 academic credits per semester.
The student works with his or her faculty advisor to gain approval for the content of an internship or co-op and to determine the number of credits that will be awarded. The student must also complete the required documentation from the Office of the Registrar. The Career Development and Placement Center assists the student in locating an appropriate experience.
Experiential learning opportunities are available in all fields including the sciences, business, healthcare, media, and government. Students interested in these programs should consult their faculty advisor as well as the Career Development and Placement Center.