Cooperative education may provide a year or more of practical work experience on a full-time basis by alternating work semesters and classroom courses. Students are usually compensated by their employer, a practice which results in an important source of financial assistance. Internship and field experience are general terms applied to many forms of experiential learning which enhance the student's personal and career development. All work-learning experiences are eligible for degree credit under the specific requirements of each academic department. To qualify for credit, the student must obtain approval from the department faculty coordinator who will review a job description, determine whether the nature of the work relates directly to the student's major, and the number of credits to be allowed.
Most departments require junior or senior standing.
The student should plan to meet with a department faculty coordinator and the cooperative education and field experience coordinator for further information about the program and assistance in obtaining career-related employment.