Internships and Practicum

Every academic discipline has internship opportunities available for eligible students. In fact, some majors require an internship, practicum or clinical experience. More than 19,000 internships in the Tampa Bay area and across the nation are available on Handshake annually. Many internships are paid, and some students participate in multiple internships prior to graduation. Eligible students can earn academic credit for their internships or practicum experiences, but noncredit experiences are also available.

The Office of Career Services offers internship prep workshops and individual internship search appointments to all students throughout the year. Students have access to Handshake, an internship and job posting site for UT's employer partners.

Additionally, 800 of the Tampa Bay area’s most successful business leaders are involved at UT on various boards, advisory councils and support groups, giving students a world of professional connections to explore.

Students should plan to discuss internship opportunities with the Office of Career Services and their academic advisor as soon as they choose a major area of study. They can help students plan how to best fit an internship experience into their four-year course schedule plan. Eligibility criteria vary by college and discipline, so students are advised to verify their eligibility and plan their course schedule accordingly. Visit www.ut.edu/internships for more information. The Office of Career Services is a resource on campus that can help students explore internship opportunities and learn best practices for their search.

Internships and practicum provide valuable learning experiences. They allow students to put into practice what is learned in the classroom. Relevant practical experience is an expectation by employers upon graduation. These experiences often provide gateways to a future job or career.