Cooperative Education Course List
Below is a list of available undergraduate and graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) courses. Students must secure paid employment related to their major and obtain instructor approval before enrolling in a Co-Op course. These department-approved courses combine hands-on professional experience with academic reflection and faculty oversight, with required assignments and evaluations completed through Handshake Experiences. For detailed steps, please review the Cooperative Education Process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This section answers common questions about Cooperative Education courses, eligibility, enrollment, Handshake Experiences, evaluations, and academic expectations. Whether you are a student exploring Co-Op for the first time or preparing to enroll, these FAQs are designed to clarify the process and next steps.
When a student earns academic credit for their internship or job, we refer to this as a co-op.
No. The internship or job duties must be associated with the student’s major or minor.
No. Refer to the Cooperative Education List above.
No. Tuition for a co-op course is the same as for any course. However, in some cases, we offer delayed credit, which means a student can do the co-op in one semester or term and enroll in the co-op course to receive credit in the next semester or term.
Yes.
It depends on the course.
No. The worksite is the “classroom”.
Yes. Your work supervisor will be required to complete approval for your co-op and evaluations. Learn more about the Cooperative Education Process.
The faculty co-op advisor grades the Co-Op course.
The faculty Co-Op advisor approves your enrollment; however, to access your syllabus and course assignments, you must connect with the Cooperative Education Coordinator.
The Handshake Experience is the system used to manage and track your Co-Op participation. It includes:
- Required Forms and Approvals
- Student Assignments
- Employer Evaluations
Handshake allows University Career Services, faculty, and employers to monitor progress while keeping all required documentation in one place. The Cooperative Education Coordinator will provide you with more details and instructions.