University of Portland Bulletin 2019-2020

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 - 297, 397, 497 & 597 courses
x
Internship

Language Immersion Internship
x
Internship

Leadership Practice - LDR 325
x
Experiential Learning

Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Internship
x
Internship

Performing & Fine Arts: Production Management Internship - THTR 497
x
Internship

Washington Semester Program with American University
x
Internship

Social Work Practicum
x
Practicum

Performing & Fine Arts Practicum - THTR 272/372
x
Practicum

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)

Master of Biomedical Engineering (M-BME) Internship

x Internship

Service Learning in Engineering - EGR 387
x
Service Learning

Research in Engineering
x x Undergraduate Research
Pamplin School of Business Administration Job Shadows/Site Visits - BUS 202
x
Externship

P4 Business Internship Program - BUS 397/497
x
Internship

Pamplin School of Business Graduate Internship - BUS 597
x
Internship
School of Education Field Experience
x
Clinical practice

Student Teaching - The Professional Year
x
Clinical practice
School of Nursing Clinical
x
Clinical practice

Capstone Practicum - NRS 498
x
Clinical practice
Dundon-Berchtold Institute Ethics and the Professions x    Internship
Franz Center Entrepreneur Apprenticeship - ENT 481
x
Experiential Learning

Leadership Practice - LDR 325
x
Experiential Learning
Moreau Center Interns for Justice

x Internship
Athletics Athletic Performance Internship
x
Internship

Informal Work Integrated Learning

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

  • Making connections with alumni and professionals to conduct informational interviews.
  • Participating in mock interviews.
  • Attending employer information sessions and career fairs
  • Attending class presentations and student organization meetings where alumni and professionals speak about career opportunities.

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