CSC 490/690: Internship and Co-Op Programs
Objectives
First-hand experience of the daily activities of professionals in Computer Science and related fields.
Verification of an interest in a particular area of Computer Science or Information Technology.
Develop and hone skills required for the computing or technology profession.
Establish contacts outside the academic community who will facilitate a career in Computer Science or Information Technology.
Basic Requirements
During the semester, a minimum of 8 hours weekly for 14 weeks. Students work one full day or two half-days. However, this can be flexible depending upon the site’s needs.
During the summer, between junior and senior year, full-time for 8 weeks. This is the best alternative.
Attendance at meetings with the internship coordinator/faculty mentor to discuss intern log and site issues. Two or three meetings a semester are typical.
Other Requirements
A detailed narrative on your internship site
Location, size and type of business
Organizational structure
Recent operational history
Internship log
Filled in after each visit to the internship site during the semester
Must be evaluated by the internship coordinator/faculty mentor at meetings.
Report and Oral presentation
A report must be submitted on a topic related to your internship
A short presentation of your report to the department is required
Narrative, log and report must be typed
Electronic version of each is required
Grading
Grades will be determined by:
Internship Agreement and midterm/final evaluations by your on-site supervisor. Evaluation forms are sent twice a semester
Quality of narrative, log, report and presentation
Attendance
Meetings with internship coordinator/faculty mentor
Punctual and regular site attendance
Co-Op Program at SAP
- SAP is a multinational software corporation based in Germany with offices in 180 countries
- The CS department has a partnership with SAP through its STAR (Student Training and Rotation) Program
- SAP representatives interview our students every fall semester for paid internship and co-op positions
- The co-op program offers full-time, paid employment during two summers with a minimum of 10 hours/week in two fall semesters:
Year Fall Spring Summer 1 Campus Campus 2 Campus Campus SAP 3 Campus/SAP Campus SAP 4 Campus/SAP Campus
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