With the changing environment in industry and education, increasing pressure is being placed on academic institutions to properly prepare students for the future workplace. Students need relevant experiences to be competitive in the changing industrial and business environment. The School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering implemented a co-op program in 1996, and are currently placing students with more than 40 industries. Thus far, approximately 20 students have been placed. Requirements include third year academic standing and a grade point average of at least 2.5.
Participation is optional and non-credit.
Details of the program can be obtained from the school or department. The program of study for the minor must have a theme, and must be submitted to the MAE undergraduate study committee. I plus APMA 202 and all APMA and MATH courses at the 300 level or higher. Any graded course in the University. A minor can be obtained in the College of Arts and Sciences by appropriate use of HSS electives and unrestricted electives.