Students are prepared to enter the construction field through a combination of coursework and experiential learning opportunities.
Internships and Cooperative Work Experience
An integral part of the UT construction science and management program are the non-credit internship/co-op experiences. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in these programs to enhance their career awareness and future opportunities. Reasons why a student would consider internship/co-op positions are:
- A career test drive
- Development of new skills
- Resume enhancement
- Identifying areas of interest
- Networking
- Improved motivation and work habits
- Enhancement of communication skills
- Enhancement of in-class knowledge
- Confidence-building
The difference between an internship and cooperative work experience is time commitment. An internship primarily fits into the summer break period and would not interfere with the fall or spring semesters, although a student could intern any semester period. The cooperative work experience alternates work experience and education. For example, working a consecutive summer and fall semester then returning to school to later work a consecutive spring and summer semester. While the co-op will delay the graduation time, it adds a tremendous amount of work experience to a resume.
Find out more about these opportunities and the annual Construction Science Career Fair through the Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration. Companies consistently post available internships and job opportunities on Handshake.
