Co-op programs and internships allow students the opportunity to partner with local and national businesses to apply what they learn in the classroom in a professional setting.

Internships and co-ops have:

  1. A defined beginning and end
  2. A job description with desired qualifications
  3. Clearly defined learning objectives and goals, set forth at the beginning of the experience

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Internships and co-ops can be identified as having, all or some, of the following characteristics:

  1. The possibility of the student receiving or not receiving credit (Tuition fees and course enrollment apply in all instances of credit achievement)
  2. Being paid or unpaid
  3. Required GPA for enrollment and participation
  4. Educational agreement with Academic departments within the specific universities and colleges
  5. Employment during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. (Multiple or alternating term employment takes place under both programs, depending on university and college standards)

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KLESSE Students
EGR 3303: Co-Op Experience

You must talk to a faculty member before engaging in Co-Op activity. Once approved you must sign the Co-Op Statement of Understanding.