The option of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to students enrolled in any of its master's degree programs is a unique way to let any experienced /fresh graduate kick start with double edged sword of mastering in USA and also working. CPT is authorized by the U.S. Homeland Security Department for F-1 international students and is equivalent to the co-op option for American students.
This option is designed to give students practical work experience in curriculum-related employment with local corporations and businesses. For those who select this option paid internship employment is mandatory, beginning in the first academic year of the student's program. Along with the mandatory internship employment, students will need to take a total of 15 to 18 courses, depending on the program you enroll into.
Immigration Service regulations allow international graduate students who are enrolled in an "internship" or "co-op" program to work in internship positions for as many months as the duration of the program will allow. Through the co-op program, international students may work up to 40 hours per week. |