

Differences between Internships and Co-ops

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INTERNSHIPS vs. CO-OPS: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? |
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| INTERNSHIPS | CO-OPS |
| Internships are coordinated and supervised by California University of Pennsylvania's Academic Departments. | Co-ops are coordinated and supervised by California University of Pennsylvania's Career Service Department. |
| Internships can either be paid or unpaid. | A co-op position is always a paid position. |
| Internships are a for-credit experience. | Co-op students do not receive credit for their work experience. |
Useful Links
Internship Center
California University of Pennsylvania
Karen Primm, Director
724-938-1578
primm@calu.edu
Cooperative Education
Career Services
California University of Pennsylvania
Meaghan Clister
Coordinator, Cooperative Education
724-938-4057
clister@calu.edu