McDaniel College

CPT may be authorized when an internship is a requirement of the degree program (i.e., all students in the program must complete the internship to obtain the degree). CPT can be authorized for full-time employment or part-time employment, but please note that if 12 months or more of full-time CPT is used, a student forfeits his or her OPT eligibility. Proof of course enrollment for this type of CPT is not required. Follow the application procedures to request CPT based on Degree Requirement. Authorization is granted on an academic year basis. (Eligible Programs: The Master’s in Data Analytics fits this eligibility category.)

This means that international students enrolled in this program must work in a field related to their study to satisfy the degree requirements of the program. In order to ensure that the selected internship/practical training experience is appropriate, all CPT must be approved both by an academic advisor and a Designated School Official (“DSO”).

A student must complete and sign the CPT Application and provide the following to both the student’s academic advisor and your international student advisor for approval:

A completed and signed Cooperative Agreement from the employer, along with one of the following

1. A current, official signed offer letter from the employer to the student on company letterhead that contains a detailed job description; or 2. A current, dated detailed job description on company letterhead listing the job title and responsibilities for the CPT position

Applicants for admission should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions with questions and for the specific forms and details of the approval process.

There are 3 semesters in a year for Day 1 CPT Programs at McDaniel College: Fall, Spring and Summer.

In each semester, international students must register at least 2 courses (6 credits; including one online course and one hybrid course). Students may take one semester off after three consecutive semesters.

Onsite frequency: once a semester, the onsite instruction of the hybrid course will be take place on weekends (from Friday to Sunday).

Mactan College has a total of 19 graduate degree programs, of which the MS Data Analytics Master's program offers the Day-1 CPT.