FAQs

PSU is fortunate to be surrounded by high-tech industries. Therefore, our CS majors are in demand as part-time employees at local companies. The department maintains a file of job opportunities online at the Employment link. Often, companies are looking for student "interns." An intern position is often used to look over a potential full-time employee. Upon graduation, if the intern and the company hit it off, permanent employment can result. The CS Department also participates in a formal internship program, the Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP), which works closely with Northwest industry to offer students paid, high-quality industrial experience. The MECOP undergraduate program is a five-year program that includes two six-month internships.