Practical field experience work is sometimes available on a part-time basis with local surveying, mapping and engineering firms. Students can check the job announcement bulletin board or check in the yellow pages for names of potential employers. It is recommended that full time students not work more than 10-20 hours per week. There are some opportunities for students to work a semester and receive college credit through the Co-op program. An agreement between the employer, university and student is established before the student begins their Co-op experience.
Credit is granted according to the following chart.
While a student is working with a co-op, they must take a reduced load of credits in other classes. In addition there are reports to be filed by the student and employer to monitor the work experience and verify the learning experience.