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Internships
Overview
The University of Washington, Tacoma Computing & Software Systems (CSS) internship program develops and promotes opportunities for CSS students to receive academic credit for degree-related, paid work experience for students who have completed the CSS core course requirements. The program also strives to develop opportunities for non-degree-related work experiences for all matriculated CSS students.
Details
How Does an Internship Benefit the Student?
The internship program provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical and conceptual classroom knowledge to practical work experiences, and to gain broad experience in a professional work environment. It provides employers with the opportunity to involve students, eager to employ new skills and methodology, in select professional design, implementation, and/or research projects. These students could potentially be future employees.
Students can receive up to 10 academic credits toward their degree for documented degree-related experience. Each five academic credits awarded must be deemed educationally equivalent to five hours of CSS elective coursework. Ten hours of credit typically requires one quarter of full-time commitment or two quarters of part-time commitment.
Who Can Apply
Current Computing and Software Systems (CSS) students who have completed the entire core sequence are eligible for internships. This sequence includes:
- TCSS 305 [Programming Practicum]
- TCSS 321 [Discrete Structures I]
- TCSS 322 [Discrete Structures II]
- TCSS 325 [Computers, Ethics, & Society]
- TCSS 342 [Data Structures]
- TCSS 343 [Design & Analysis of Algorithms]
- TCSS 360 [Software Development & Quality Assurance]
- TCSS 371 [Machine Organization]
- TCSS 372 [Computer Architecture]
- TCSS 422 [Computer Operating Systems]
I Want to Do an Internship...Now What?
First, carefully review the Steps Toward Completion of an Internship.
Then, contact Andrew Fry, the Institute's Assistant Director of Industry Partnerships to discuss your plans and receive proper guidance.
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