Relate the job assignments to the student's curriculum and career goals. Job assignments may be rotated to provide the student with a variety of experiences. Students are to work a minimum of two semesters and may work as many as six semesters. In the event that the placement is an inappropriate match, either the employer or the student may initiate the termination of the co-op agreement. Students may earn academic credit to fulfill program requirements by demonstrating, through a specified academic assignment, the learning gained during the work experience.
Students bring fresh ideas, enthusiam and problem-solving ability to the workplace.
Students must be of a sophomore or higher standing and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to participate in the co-op program. Eligible students have the approval of the departmental faculty co-op coordinator. Provide the co-op office with a job description for each position available. Based on your criteria, the co-op office forwards appropriate resumes from which you may choose students to interview. To assist the office in development of policies and procedures by reviewing the current offerings and making them more responsive to the needs of business, industry, and government.