Construction Management Internships

     The Construction Management program recognizes that important elements of the construction industry cannot adequately be taught within the classroom or laboratories of the University. CM 469, Student Internship, is a formal management-training program characterized by full-time employment for a fixed period of time. It carries academic credit for employment, with active participation by both the employer and the educational institution regarding the monitoring and achievement of the defined student’s goals. 

     An internship provides the student an opportunity to synthesize academic knowledge with practical job experiences. Educationally, what becomes most important is what a student will obtain from the job, the student’s attitude, and the ability to work well with co-workers, and a growth in his/her self-confidence. It is expected that the student will be a productive employee and will observe technical problems and solutions while working with people under varied and unpredictable conditions. The student intern is expected to earn a competitive wage rate for part-time employment, while earning academic credit. The amount of credit is set according to length and total hours of employment. 

     The type of CM internship will vary dramatically within the construction industry. But, it must retain one common element, that the internship be management oriented. Internship credit will normally not be given for craft positions (i.e. carpenter or laborer), unless management responsibilities are clearly defined in the job description. Students are expected to search and secure their own internships.

For the Student	For the Employer
Internship Policy	Internship Liability
Agreement Form (Scott)	Agreement Form (Norma)

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