3.00 Credits
Cooperative Education provides students with a working experience in their discipline and develops their ability to understand and perform appropriately in the dynamic work environment. To earn three credits, students must work a minimum of 150 hours; total number of coop hours may be higher as defined by the department. In order to participate and enroll in Cooperative Education, students must meet the following criteria: Assigned to and expected to graduate from a career-based academic program; Completed 30 college credits with at least 12 credits in their selected or approved major; Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher; Secured a paid or unpaid internship site (minimum of one month prior to the semester); Have faculty, department head and academic division dean approval for course section to be added to the schedule; Secure any clearances required by the employer/organization; Follow established processes; and complete and submit all required forms.