Accounting Internships

There are many benefits to taking an accounting internship/co-op course.  You have the opportunity to earn up to three credit hours by completing an accounting internship in ACC 489 or ACC 689.  Co-Op students earn one hour of credit for each semester (up to three semesters) worked.

You Will:

• Obtain real-world experience and learn on the job, not just in the classroom and in textbooks.
• Establish valuable contact for possible future employment upon graduation.
• Give employers exposure to your capabilities.
• Finance part of your education with the money you earn.
• Have the opportunity to complete the internship/co-op during the fall or spring semesters, not just the summer semester. 
  

How to receive academic credit

1. You will need to register for ACC 489 (Accounting Internship/Co-Op) or ACC 689 (Accounting Internship).
2. Then press the Ask button for a Registration Exception and provide your internship/co-op information in the comments.
3. The Accounting Chairperson will review the request and determine how many credits to give (1-3 credits).  
4. At the end of the program, you will submit a brief report of your experience to the School of Accounting Internship/Co-op Supervisor and have your employer fill out the internship evaluation form.

Employer responsibilities

• The employer will be expected to provide you with a variety of work experience commensurate with your ability and training.
• The employer should send a brief evaluation of each student. The evaluation will remain confidential. It is intended to check how the student performed and fulfilled responsibilities.
• The employer is not bound to hire you upon graduation. You are not bound to accept employment with the employer. You will be free to interview with other potential employers.
• The employer is invited to make suggestions to the Program Supervisor, the School of Accounting Chairperson, or any other accounting faculty member so that the program can be improved.