STEM Cooperative Education Experience    0 s.h

Catalog description

A structured method of combining classroom-based learning with practical work experience which offers the student an opportunity to “test-drive” their major while gaining relevant experience and professional connections. The student will be supervised by a working professional and a STEM mentor for full-time assignment at an approved employer. Students meet with a STEM Career, Internship & Co-op professional staff members and either a Department Chair/ Program Coordinator/designated faculty co-op advisor, and submit assignment proposal for approval, file weekly work logs for faculty mentor review. Additionally, for the student to receive credit for the course, they must also complete an academic component consisting of research and reflection in the form of a written paper and presentation. Prereq.: Freshman or Sophomore standing, 2.00 GPA in STEM program, and approval by STEM Career’s Internship & Co-op professional staff in consultation with student's Department Chair/ Program Coordinator/designated faculty internship advisor; May be repeated multiple semesters.