CMSC2205

The Computer Programming Internship course offers students an opportunity to learn in an IT related work setting while obtaining practical experience in their field. Students will also apply and reflect on the connection of academic theory and practice to a real world environment.

This course offers the potential for valuable experiential education opportunities that can't be replicated in the traditional classroom setting, and serves as a bridge between the professional and academic worlds. It offers the opportunity for hands-on skills development under the guidance of a faculty/employer mentor, testing of academic theory in practice, sampling of a career path before further education, resume development, and building a network of professional contacts.

The student will work with a Faculty Internship Advisor who will provide guidance to aid the student in seeking out appropriate experiences to meet the internship obligation. Students will work a minimum of 150 hours in an Information Technology related activity.Student Learning Outcomes

• Apply technical proficiency and professional communications skills in a work, volunteer, supervised mentorship, or entrepreneurial setting.
• Examine organizational structure, culture, and ethics in the industry.
• Reflect how the professional environment connects to academic theory and practice.
• Practice critical thinking, research skills and problem solving skills.
• Explain the importance of creating a network of professional contacts, mentors, and references.