It provides formal on the job training and professional contacts that will supplement the baccalaureate degree. Some students may complete continuous part-time work assignments concurrently with a reduced class load. A distinct feature of the UAH Co-op Program is the ability to find work assignments in the local Huntsville area, although opportunities exist in other locales or states. Co-op students earn sufficient money to pay a substantial portion of their university expenses. Over 2000 UAH students have completed the Co-op Program and gone on to successful careers.
Students majoring in all undergraduate disciplines are potential candidates for Co-op positions.
There are nominal grade and credit hour requirements. While the highest demand is for engineering and technical fields, there are interesting opportunities available for administrative science, liberal arts, and nursing students. The UAH Co-op Program is open to qualified UAH students, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, contact the Cooperative Education Office, University Center, Room 212, Huntsville, AL 35899. These pages are created and maintained at the Intelligent Systems Laboratory at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.