| Internship | Co-op | Externship |
|---|---|---|
| Structured employment that allows for skill building in an industry over a shorter period of time | Structured employment that extends over a longer period of time and is similar to the work week of a full-time job | Known as “job shadowing” that allows students to ask questions of a professional in the field over a brief period of days or a few days |
| 1-3 credits may be granted | 6 credits granted; 3 major elective and 3 restrictive or “free” | No credits granted |
| Typically 15 weeks | 6 months | 1 day, 3 days, to 5 days |
| Can be part-time; (10-20 hours per week) or (35-40 hours per week during a summer internship | Full-time work 35-40 hours per week | Schedule set by individual or employer |
| Available Fall, Spring, Summer | Co-op periods available June to December; January to June | Typically Fall |
| Compensation can range from $15-20 per hour – varies based on the firm; may also be unpaid | Compensation can range from 15K to 25K | No compensation |
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Fall/Spring - Students may only register for up to a maximum of 15 credits; (1-3 Internship Credits + 12 Classroom Credits) Summer – Students may only register for a maximum of 14 credits; (1-3 Internship credits + 1-11 Classroom credits) |
Students may only register for up to a maximum 15 credits; (6 Co-op Credits + 1-9 Classroom Credits) | No credit registration restriction. No externship credit provided. |