Work Integrated Learning Experiences
Academic Credit for Relevant Work Experiences

Students                                          Employers                                          Faculty

Students

Fort Lewis College offers many opportunities for students to gain academic credit for relevant work experiences. Some of the programs are the Cooperative Education Program through the Career Services Office, Academic Departmental Internships, and Community Based Learning and Research opportunities.

Upper Level Elective Credit

Cooperative Education

Departmental Internships

Many departments have internship and other practical experiences built into the major. These are for majors in each area, and are not open to all students.

SOBA - SOBA Internship Guidelines 
Exercise Science
CSIS

Not all departmental internships are listed on this site.

Community Based Learning and Research

CoBLR provides students with opportunities to participate in community service, a requirement at Fort Lewis College.

Employers

If you are interested in having a student who is enrolled in a Work Integrated Learning Experience (new phrase to include all types of internships, cooperative education, and other practical experiences) contact the Career Services for information. The link below highlights some of the items that are necessary for a position to qualify as a Work Integrated Learning experience.

Establishing a Work Integrated Learning Experience (Internship, practica, cooperative education, etc)