Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning at the University of Portland consists of a variety of forms of experiential learning and student engagement - internships; clinical experiences; student teaching; research based learning; cooperative education; and service learning. The University of Portland offers a variety of programs for students to engage in the numerous forms of Work Integrated Learning during their course of study.

College/Professional School or Department Work Integrated Learning Programs For Credit Not For Credit Form of Work Integrated Learning
College of Arts & Sciences CAS Academic Credit Internships - 497 courses
x Internship
Faith Based Leaders
x
Language Immersion Internship
x

LDR 325: Leadership Practice
x
NOYCE Internship
x
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Internship
x

Performing & Fine Arts: Production Management Internship
x

Washington Semester Program with American University
x
Social Work Practicum
x Practicum
Performing & Fine Arts Practicum
x
Service Learning in Biology - BIO 387
x Service Learning
Undergraduate Research - various 493 courses x x Undergraduate Research
Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering MECOP
x Cooperative (co-op)

NOYCE Internship
x Internship
International internship recommendations
  • Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
  • IAESTE
  • RISE-Research Internships in Science and Engineering
x

Master of Biomedical Engineering (M-BME) Internship
x
Sophomore Externship Program
x Externship
Service Learning in Engineering - EGR 387
x Service Learning
Research in Engineering
x x Undergraduate Research
Pamplin School of Business Administration Entrepreneur Apprenticeship
x Internship
P4 Business Internship Program
x
Pamplin School of Business Graduate Internship - BUS 597
x
Job Shadows/Site Visits - BUS 101 & BUS 202
x Externship
School of Education Field Experience
x Clinical practice
Student Teaching - The Professional Year
x
School of Nursing Clinical
x Clinical
Capstone Practicum
x Clinical
Franz Center Entrepreneur Apprenticeship
x Externship
Faith Based Leaders
x x Internship
Innovation Pilot Programs
x
LDR 325: Leadership Practice
x Internship
Moreau Center Interns for Justice
x Internship
East Africa Initiative
x
Athletics Athletic Performance Internship
x Internship

Informal Work Integrated Learning

The Career Center and many campus departments provide ways for students to connect with alumni and professionals to discuss career experience and learn about career paths. These activities include:

  • Conducting informational interviews
  • Participating in mock interviews
  • Attending information sessions
  • Participating in career fairs
  • Attending career panels
  • Joining and interacting on LinkedIn networking groups like Pilots Guiding Pilots and the Official Alumni Group
  • Attending class presentations given by business professionals and alumni
  • Completing capstone projects

For additional information, contact the Career Center at 503 943-7201 or career@up.edu.