Internship Vs Cooperative Education

Internship has its long history but in the very first beginning it shapes in many forms with different aspects.
Internship has its long history but in the very first beginning, it shapes in many forms with different aspects.
Initial, many experts agree that internship has its roots from the medieval times, in the 11th and 12th centuries. At that point, internships originate from the apprenticeship systems (Seweitzer & King, 2009; Perlin, 2012). Master craftsmen will find young learners to transfer them necessary knowledge, skills and experience which young learners learn by doing and practicing. The primary objectives of apprentice are “supervision, training and filling job openings” (Spradlin, 2009). Young learners join the apprenticeship

This definition encompasses many other concepts similar to internships, including field work, cooperative education, practicum, industry – placement, student consultancy and even internship (Seweitzer & King, 2009). In these definitions, cooperative education is the most similar to internships. There are many arguments about the differentiations between ‘internships’ and ‘cooperative education’. However, when the term ‘internship’ is used, the integration between universities and host organizations is low. While in ‘cooperative education’, educational institutions and host organizations will have a formal arrangement, support for both academic learning and work experience (Rose,

Internships are educational experiences in the work practice related to a particular position, occupation or profession. Internships are indicated as a practical tool for career orientation (R. D. Merrit, 2008).
Sweitzer & King (2009) define internships are “those learning experiences that involve receiving academic credit for learning at an approved site, under supervision, for at least eight hours per week over the course of a semester”.
Rose Perlin (2012) refers internships as an important entry point into white – collar world for students.
At the same time, NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2011) offers a comprehensive and general definition about internships. As said by NACE, “An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate