The option of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is for international students enrolled in any participating school's master degree programs.  CPT is authorized by the U.S. Homeland Security Department for F-1 international students and is equivalent to the coop option for U.S. students.

F-1 students wishing to participate in an off-campus training program that is “an integral part of an established curriculum” must first obtain work authorization for Curricular Practical Training (CPT).  The training, which must be directly related to the student’s major field of study, is defined as ”alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum, which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school” (Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 214.2 (f)(10).