Internship

Is an internship required to complete the program?
      No. It is not required, although many students elect to take an internship in their graduate training.

Will the faculty assist a student in obtaining an internship?
      Yes. The faculty has consistently provided local or national internship opportunities to the program.

What are some examples of organizations where students have worked as interns?
      Students work for different sizes and types of companies including Sun Microsystems, IBM, and various consulting organizations such as DDI, PDI, and SHL (in Boulder).

Are there any other opportunities to work with local organizations?
      Yes. In conjunction with the required skills course, students work with faculty on various practicum projects around the community. Recent examples include HP, Coors, New Belgium Brewery, Fort Collins Utility, Local 208, The City of Fort Collins Police Department, CH2M Hill Waste Management, Poudre Valley Hospital, and Colorado State University Human Resources.