Co-operative Education
Co-operative Education is based on the principle that during the undergraduate years an academic program combined with alternating work periods is desirable for effective professional preparation. Work periods allow students to acquire experience in the area of career interest, while the academic terms can more properly be devoted to fundamental and theoretical studies. The practical experience is not a substitute for, but rather a complement to academic studies.
The following programs have approved Co-op options:
Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Architectural Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Business (B.Com.), Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Science, Communications Engineering, Computational Sciences, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Human-Oriented Technology Concentration (Psychology), Industrial Design, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Mathematics and Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, Public Affairs and Policy Management, Software Engineering, Public Administration M.A.
Students in Co-op programs must satisfy the normal requirements for their degree programs as well as the graduation requirements specific to the Co-operative option in order to graduate with the Co-op designation.
Students are expected to maintain communication with the Co-op Office on all matters pertaining to participation in the Co-op program and the regulations and procedures for their Co-op option.
- The Work/Study Sequence
- Co-op Admission Requirements
- Continuation Requirements
- Work Term Assessment
- Employer Performance Evaluations
- Voluntary Withdrawal from the Co-operative Option
- Required Withdrawal from the Co-operative Option
- Employment
- Graduation with Co-op Designation
- Standing and Appeals
- Registration
- Chart: Co-op Work/Study Patterns
- Co-op Work Term Courses
