Internships

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What is the CIS Internship program?

CIS 488 is an academic course that a CIS student in their Jr/Sr year applies to in the pursuit of acceptance.
There is an application process that needs to completed. See below.
Once accepted to the program, you canreceive credit the semester after your acceptance. Plan to apply 6-months in advance.
*some special circumstances may be considered.
Once in the program, you will gain 3-credits as a CIS elective, CIS488.
You can stay in the program subsequent semesters, for up to 15 credits, but these 12-credits fall into All College Electives (still CIS488).

What is in the CIS 488 course?

Student will complete 150 hours at the internship site for each 3-credits.
Students have 2 parts to the internship course: academic and professional. Professional is your hours at the internship site. Academic are our weekly meetings and course assignments.
Student will virtually attend weekly mandatory meetings with their camera on.
Student will attend 3 workshops at the Career Development Center.

1/4

Why did I become an intern? I needed a way to differentiate myself ...a way to jump start my experience and be marketable for a career. How? INTERNSHIP! I've gained experience for more job opportunities after graduation at BSC IT support desk.

2/4

I want to become an intern to gain experience & have better understanding of my field & gaining the ability to put new things into practice. BSC IT support desk builds my confidence & teaches me new ways of communication in a professional manner.

3/4

Having an internship makes me a stronger candidate for future opportunities. My internship at BSC ICHP offers me the ability to learn business practices, and gives me a platform to contribute my creative ideas and strengthening my technical aptitude.

4/4

Working with a CIS Alum every day at Sodexo makes the experience even more meaningful. Ajay Rai, Senior LAN Administrator @ Sodexo, helps me understand HOW my courses integrate into the Internship.

Students are primarily Jr/Sr status.
CIS students use the skills acquired in the classroom to perform in real-world settings around WNY.
Most semesters Computer Information Systems internship program has a demand beyond the 12 course spots.
Internships can be paid and unpaid (see Department of Labor standards)

STUDENTS:
Contact Dr. Santa Maria to apply to the internship program

See Intern Testamonials

EMPLOYERS:
Apply to host a CIS Intern at your job site

Internship Contact

Ramona R. Santa Maria, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Internship Program Coordinator
Technology Building 208
(716) 878-3250
santamrr@buffalostate.edu

Dr. Santa Maria will meet with students to discuss internship by appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the Academic Year.

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Internships

What is the CIS Internship program?

CIS 488 is an academic course that a CIS student in their Jr/Sr year applies to in the pursuit of acceptance.

There is an application process that needs to completed. See below.

Once accepted to the program, you canreceive credit the semester after your acceptance. Plan to apply 6-months in advance.
*some special circumstances may be considered.

Once in the program, you will gain 3-credits as a CIS elective, CIS488.
You can stay in the program subsequent semesters, for up to 15 credits, but these 12-credits fall into All College Electives (still CIS488).

What is in the CIS 488 course?

Student will complete 150 hours at the internship site for each 3-credits.

Students have 2 parts to the internship course: academic and professional. Professional is your hours at the internship site. Academic are our weekly meetings and course assignments.

Student will virtually attend weekly mandatory meetings with their camera on.

Student will attend 3 workshops at the Career Development Center.

Students are primarily Jr/Sr status.

CIS students use the skills acquired in the classroom to perform in real-world settings around WNY.

Most semesters Computer Information Systems internship program has a demand beyond the 12 course spots.

Internships can be paid and unpaid (see Department of Labor standards)

Internship Contact

Computer Information Systems

Internships

What is the CIS Internship program?

CIS 488 is an academic course that a CIS student in their Jr/Sr year applies to in the pursuit of acceptance.

There is an application process that needs to completed. See below.

Once accepted to the program, you canreceive credit the semester after your acceptance. Plan to apply 6-months in advance. *some special circumstances may be considered.

Once in the program, you will gain 3-credits as a CIS elective, CIS488. You can stay in the program subsequent semesters, for up to 15 credits, but these 12-credits fall into All College Electives (still CIS488).

What is in the CIS 488 course?​

Student will complete 150 hours at the internship site for each 3-credits.

Students have 2 parts to the internship course: academic and professional. Professional is your hours at the internship site. Academic are our weekly meetings and course assignments.

Student will virtually attend weekly mandatory meetings with their camera on.

Student will attend 3 workshops at the Career Development Center.

Students are primarily Jr/Sr status.

CIS students use the skills acquired in the classroom to perform in real-world settings around WNY.

Most semesters Computer Information Systems internship program has a demand beyond the 12 course spots.

Internships can be paid and unpaid (see Department of Labor standards)

Internship Contact

Once accepted to the program, you canreceive credit the semester after your acceptance. Plan to apply 6-months in advance.
*some special circumstances may be considered.

Once in the program, you will gain 3-credits as a CIS elective, CIS488.
You can stay in the program subsequent semesters, for up to 15 credits, but these 12-credits fall into All College Electives (still CIS488).

What is in the CIS 488 course?