By establishing learning objectives with Co-op employers, education goals are met through work experience. Progress is monitored by both the employer and the student s advisor. Academic credit may also be awarded for Co-op work experiences. The Co-op experience can start as early as the third semester of graduate study. Work assignments can be either alternate or parallel.
Alternate assignments allow students to rotate between full-time semesters of work and study.
Although this type of assignment typically extends the graduation process, it provides the student with a more intense and direct opportunity to know the company or organization. This program allows the PhD student to take advantage of specialized courses, laboratory and library facilities, and related faculty guidance available at universities in the Big Ten and the University of Chicago. Under the program, PhD students may spend two quarters or one semester at any of the other CIC institutions. Consult the Graduate College for further information.