3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide hands-on work experience in building construction and construction management fields. Internships are an opportunity for students to link theory with practical experience. They are also designed to help students network with professionals, increasing their opportunities to receive full-time employment after graduation. Internships can introduce students to multiple professions within the construction industry, helping them narrow down their specific areas of interest. They are temporary, on the job experiences intended to help students identify how their studies in the classroom apply to workplace experiences. Internships are individually arranged by the student in collaboration with a construction management faculty member and a supervisor at the workplace. This course is repeatable for up to 6 credits, with no more than 3 credits per semester. Each credit requires 45 clock hours of internship experience. Internships are typically pass/fail credits. Students desiring a letter grade will need to negotiate a contract with significant academic work beyond the actual work experience.