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Internships and Experiential Learning

Experiential learning takes place when students “learn by doing”.

Through a three-way partnership between the student, the university, and the employer, these experiences permit students to enhance skills and knowledge obtained in the classroom, solidify career decisions, gain work experience and develop career related networks. Most of these experiences offer payment opportunities and could possibly be eligible for academic credit.

Internships are experiential education opportunities that provide students with oppotunities to apply skills obtained in the classroom. Internships may take a variety of formats. They can be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid, long-term or short-term.

The Office of Internships and Cooperative Education:

  1. Connects students with access to experiential learning opportunities, such as internships/ cooperative education, job simulations, and micro-internships
  2. Offers career coaching and professional skill development for UCA freshmen, sophomores, and juniors

Internships mean practice, exposure, learning, and experience

Searching for Internships

  1. Activate your Handshake account, and search the job board!
  2. Network with employers through recruiting events throughout the school year (Internship Banquet, Career Links, Career Fairs, etc.).
  3. Check with your professors within your major department.

Internships for Credit

To participate in an internship for academic credit, students must have completed at least 60 semester hours and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students interested in internships for academic credit must contact their Internship Coordinator within their respective departments.

Your Internship Coordinator will assist you in processing the necessary documents for gaining credit from your internship experience. Please review the Colleges’ and Academic Departments’ Internship information.

Applying for Internships

Career Coaches are available to assist with you the application process through resume reviews and career coaching appointments. You can create an appointment through Handshake or you can contact us at 501-450-3250 or internships@uca.edu.

A Closer Look

Get an inside look at UCA’s internship programs. The Spotlight: Internship program features students’ personal stories, while the Intern of the Year program annually recognizes one outstanding intern for their exceptional work.