Internships
About Internships
The primary goal of an internship is to give students an opportunity to apply lessons learned in the classroom to a real-world experience set in a professional practice-oriented environment, with the intern’s work preferably overseen by a professional.
In addition to offering students the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their technical skills, it allows students to develop professional skills such as teamwork, effective communication, social interaction and professional networking, an understanding of business procedures, leadership, and critical thinking. And it should provide students with work experience within a semi-formal academic framework that carries with it official course credit from The University of Arizona.
Landing an Internship
The College of Information Science supports students by sharing internship opportunities though student email communications, such as The Download, and by providing resources on building a strong application, but it is your job as the student to secure an internship offer.
Review our tips and resources for landing an internship here.
Access the University of Arizona Office of Student Engagement and Career Development resources here.
Access resources for International Students requiring CPT / OPT.
College of Information Science students have interned at a wide array of organizations, including: