Cooperative Education

Catalog description

Students currently employed in their field of study may utilize work experience to attain technical elective credits. A learning contract containing specific educational objectives related to work experience and the student's field of study is developed by the student, the faculty cooperative education coordinator, and (when possible) the supervisor that the cooperative education student will report to. Course requirements include a minimum of 180 hours of work in the student's field of study, maintenance of a log (usually daily) of hours worked and duties performed, and a work-related final project. Prerequisite: Combined approval by the course instructor (or Department Chair) and Career Services.