The student who elects to participate integrates periods of paid-productive work at a host organization with periods of academic study at the University. The work component of this education experience can be with any appropriate organization located anywhere in the world. Cooperative education for students is the active way to study a career and a profession and, for employers, it is the active way for developing professional staff.
Participants generally schedule the equivalent of two to five work terms.
Frequently the work terms are separated by or integrated with terms on campus. During each new co-op term, professional expectations are higher or there is the opportunity to experience a totally different career option. Co-ops can participate in the program across the entire calendar year. Undergraduate and graduate-level chemistry majors who have a strong ambition to pursue a career in industrial or governmental laboratories are encouraged to investigate these opportunities. Students are able to experience the practical applications of their academic work.