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;complete and submit all required forms