CSI 494 - Cooperative Education/Internship

1-10 Credits
This course provides the option of cooperative education/internship training in the work place. Instructor approval is required. Students may take in lieu of CSI 492. The scope of experience/internship work must fall within the information technology field and be applicable to BAS program outcomes. Students are required to check in monthly with the RTC instructor and provide monthly timesheets documenting their work. Employers are expected to return a student evaluation form to the RTC instructor at the end of the quarter. The experience/internship may be paid or unpaid.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of CSI 350 and CSI 360 with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

Work in an environment that allows the student to utilize the knowledge they acquired in college.
Gain experience by matching the student’s theoretical knowledge to real life situations.
Gain additional technical and non-technical knowledge in industry.
Function positively as a member of a team.
Add value to the company where the student is employed.