Look for Internships & Co-ops

Internships and co-ops help you confirm your career interests, give you “hands-on” experience in a professional setting, help build your resume, reinforce what you’ve learned in class, and can often lead to full-time employment. So, which type of experience is right for you? Click on the Internship or Co-op header and find out!

Internships

  • Available to students of all majors and class levels
  • Usually 1 semester long
  • May be paid or voluntary
  • May be for class credit depending on your academic department
  • Available year-round, usually during the summer or part-time during the school year

Co-ops

  • Available to students with at least 30 hours of USC coursework and a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Usually 2 - 3 semesters long
  • Paid
  • Not for academic credit, but it will be noted on your transcript
  • Available in 2 formats--parallel and alternating
    Parallel--while attending school, 20 hrs/week for 3 consecutive semesters.
    Alternating--alternating between a semester of full-time school and a semester of full-time work (40 hrs/week). You must work at least 2 semesters, but you have the option of living and working in other parts of the country.

Students who participate in the Community Internship Program or Co-op Program participate in a series of workshops designed to help you make the most of your experience. View the links below to learn more about the workshops and how to register on JobMate.
 
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