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Civil Engineering majors can participate in the CSUC/American Public Works Association (APWA) Internship Program. Qualify for 3 units of credit through CIVL 389: Civil Engineering Internship, which can count toward your Technical Elective requirement.
How to Apply for Internship Credit
- Find an Internship
- It's your responsibility to find and apply for an internship with sufficient engineering content.
- Look for department announcements or check the Internship Center.
- Secure an Internship Advisor
- Once you have an internship, contact a Civil Engineering faculty member with expertise in your field (e.g., structural engineering) to be your advisor.
- Sign Up for the Course
- Two weeks before the end of the semester (prior to your internship), sign up at theCivil Engineering Department Office (LANG 207). You will be manually enrolled in CIVL 389.
- Attend the Internship Meeting
- Meet with the Civil Engineering Internship Coordinator before your internship begins. If enough students have signed up, this will be scheduled as a seminar to explain internship requirements.
During the Internship: What to Submit
- Internship Approval Form
Submit and get approval for this form before starting your internship to receive credit. - Progress Report
Due July 15 (for summer internships). Submit to your internship advisor. - Final Report & Portfolio
Submit at the end of your internship, along with samples of your work. This is essential to earning credit.
End of Internship: Evaluations
- Supervisor Evaluation
Completed by your supervisor and submitted to the department. - Student Evaluation
You must complete this evaluation and submit it along with your final report.
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