Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

CPT Course Requirements

Your CPT course must be credit-bearing – Minimum of 1 credit. The number of credit hours for the CPT-related course is determined by the department and official course catalog. 

Examples of Courses acceptable for CPT Authorization:

  • Internship course
  • Cooperative education course
  • Practicum or field experience course
  • Dissertation or thesis course if the CPT experience is integral to the student's research