The Co-op Program allows students to combine classroom study with a series of paid professional learning experiences related to their field of study. These experiences can increase in complexity as the student's background in a given career field increases. Students in the Cooperative Education Program are carefully screened and selected to match the requirements of participating employers. The job performance of students is monitored to ensure that interests, skills, and personal characteristics meet employer's needs and expectations. Completion of 45 semester hours of credit and be in at least the second semester of the sophomore year.
Some departments have additional requirements.
Students should check course descriptions in their major for specific prerequisites. Work experiences are typically at least 15 weeks in length and are available during the academic year as well as the summer. The amount of academic credit awarded for a given work experience varies from one department to another. This decision ultimately rests with the Co-op Faculty Coordinator. Students interested in entering or learning more about the program should contact their faculty adviser.