University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Co-Op and Internship Programs
Internships integrate degree related, real-world experience with classroom studies; however, interns typically work only one semester and they are not always paid experiences.
Cooperative Education (co-op) is a program designed to integrate degree-related, real-world experience with classroom studies. Co-ops work multiple semesters with the same employer and are paid employees. Employers may or may not offer additional benefits.