Employment opportunities are made possible through supervised learning with participating employers in business, industry, government and service agencies. Participants must be sophomores or juniors enrolled in a degree-seeking program. However, employers may establish other criteria for participation, including a higher GPA that may affect a student's eligibility. The Cooperative Education Office will abide by the employer's requirements. Application to the Cooperative Education Program does not guarantee placement.
Placement is dependent upon the number of existing opportunities and employer requirements.
Employers select students based on a competitive interview process. Additional information on student eligibility requirements and the application process may be obtained from the Cooperative Education Office. Students who have completed a co-op feel that they have a better understanding of the career opportunities in their major and gain on the job experience. It allowed them to further enhance and develop leadership skills, self-confidence, and have the relevant job experience by the time. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Title IX, and ADA Title 504 compliant institution.