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Internships give you real-world experience in your field, helping you apply classroom knowledge to practical projects. They let you explore different career paths, build professional connections, and strengthen your resume. Completing an internship can help you land more interviews, get hired faster, and even earn a higher starting salary, turning your hard work into both career experience and academic credit.<\/p>\n
Your department is determined by your degree plan. All students follow the same general preparation process, but enrollment requirements vary by department. Whether you are in Software Development & Computer Science<\/a><\/span> or Information Technology & Cybersecurity<\/a><\/span>, this page will guide you through preparing for, securing, and earning academic credit for an internship or practicum experience.<\/p>\n Note: You must secure a position by the first day of your internship semester. 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Select your department below.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion toggle_icon=”G||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Software Development & Computer Science” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#083D77″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#083D77″ icon_color=”#083D77″ toggle_icon=”?||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”29px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#083D77″ toggle_level=”h2″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This department has a specific approval and enrollment process. After securing an internship:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Information Technology & Cybersecurity” open_toggle_text_color=”#083D77″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#083D77″ icon_color=”#083D77″ toggle_icon=”?||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”29px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#083D77″ toggle_level=”h2″ open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Contact the department for guidance on eligibility, approval, and enrollment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2px|||” custom_padding=”12px||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Course<\/strong>: ITSC 2264 \u2013 Practicum \u2013 CIS, General<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> Description<\/strong>: Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> Prerequisite<\/strong>: Sophomore standing with B average or instructor\/program approval<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> Other info<\/strong>: Paid or unpaid, repeatable, individualized learning plan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/cs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/189\/2026\/04\/Internship3.jpg” alt=”Students and professor in a computer lab” title_text=”Internship3″ url=”https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mQVewuKfa-lslE3WsIfcgdi1HuWeySWJ\/view?usp=sharing” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_color=”#083D77″ min_height=”530px” custom_margin=”-3px|||||” custom_padding=”||40px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”148.6px” custom_margin=”7px|auto|-56px|auto||” custom_padding=”|0px||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#fcb749″ header_3_font=”|||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n College-wide support, open to every student regardless of department. 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Available Internship Opportunities<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Type: Unpaid<\/span>
Role: Generative AI Internship: Center for Government and Civic Service<\/span><\/span>
Focus: Human Services, all majors welcome<\/span><\/span>
Deadline: 8\/15\/2026<\/span><\/span>
Apply: Contact your specific ITSC 2264 Instructor and\/or Department contact<\/span><\/p>\n
Type: Unpaid<\/span>
Role: Generative AI Internship: Center for Government and Civic Service<\/span><\/span>
Focus: Computer Programming; IT-User\/Application and Computer Support; Local Area Network Systems-Security\/Network Administration; Software Testing<\/span><\/span>
Deadline: 8\/15\/2026<\/span><\/span>
Apply: Contact your specific ITSC 2264 Instructor and\/or Department contact<\/span><\/p>\n
Type: Paid
Role: Cybersecurity Intern
Focus: Cybersecurity
Deadline: Open until filled
Apply: https:\/\/job-boards.greenhouse.io\/fourhands\/jobs\/4267718009<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
Type: Paid
Role: Tech Support
Focus: Tech Support
Deadline: Open until filled
Apply: https:\/\/job-boards.greenhouse.io\/fourhands\/jobs\/4267719009<\/a><\/p>\n
Type: Paid
Role: Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Focus: Cybersecurity
Deadline: Until filled
Apply: https:\/\/fa009.taleo.net\/careersection\/ex\/jobdetail.ftl?job=2601607&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago<\/a><\/p>\n
Type: Paid
Role: AI Automation Intern
Focus: Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Data Science, Business + CS, or a related discipline
Deadline: 7\/7\/2026
Apply: https:\/\/austincc.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11110651<\/a><\/p>\n
Type: Paid
Role: AI Software Engineer Intern
Focus: Computer Studies
Deadline: 6\/28\/2026
Apply: https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11089120<\/a><\/p>\n
Type: Unsure (depends on available funding)
Role: Data Analytics Intern
Focus: Data Science
Deadline: 8\/1\/2026 (priority given to early applicants)
Apply: Follow all instructions at https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/internships-at-dshs\/internship-opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n
Type: Unpaid
Role: Intern \u2013 Texas Workforce Investment Counsel (TWIC)
Focus: Data Science
Deadline: 7\/14\/2026
Apply: https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/organization\/human-resources\/internship_program<\/a><\/p>\n
Type: Unsure (depends on available funding)
Role: Web Administration Intern
Focus: Web Administration
Deadline: 8\/1\/2026 (priority given to early applicants)
Apply: Follow all instructions at https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/internships-at-dshs\/internship-opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n