Internships and Co-Ops
Sacred Heart University embraces the concept of experiential learning as a way of supporting the classroom experience, exploring various 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 and are up to the discretion or requirements of the academic department. A typical internship will last for one semester or in the summer and will involve an average of 10-12 hours per week.
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 Center for Career & Professional Development assists the student in locating an appropriate experience.