Cooperative Education Courses

The Co-op course sequence (Co-op 1, 2, and 3) connects your workplace experiences with your long-term career goals. Through reflections, discussions, and professional development activities, you will build essential career-readiness skills like: teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. Along the way, you will also expand your confidence and professional identity. Each course intentionally builds on the last to support your ongoing growth.

Co-op Course Information

Understanding Co-op Course Sequence

Co-op 1, 2, and 3 are 14-week courses offered during the Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. Throughout the sequence, students develop career readiness skills while learning to approach new experiences, challenges, and feedback as opportunities for growth. Each course builds upon the previous one, helping students build confidence, strengthen workplace competencies, and develop a deeper understanding of their professional identity.

Co-op 1 focuses on foundational career readiness skills and helping students transition into professional workplace environments. Students learn to recognize workplace expectations, apply professional skills, and respond constructively to unfamiliar situations and challenges.
Co-op 2 encourages students to deepen their professional growth by analyzing teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and industry-specific experiences. Students begin connecting their experiences more intentionally to future career goals.
Co-op 3 emphasizes advanced professional development, leadership, and long-term career preparation. Students critically evaluate their growth across multiple experiences and demonstrate how they have developed as emerging professionals within their field.

Short Co-op A is a 7-week accelerated version of Co-op 1 offered during the first half of the summer semester. It is designed for students completing a shorter summer work experience while still focusing on career readiness, professional development, welcoming challenge, and workplace reflection.

Short Co-op B is a 7-week accelerated version of Co-op 1 offered during the second half of the summer semester. Like Short Co-op A, it allows students to engage in professional development and reflect on their workplace experiences within a condensed course format.

Course Credit Options

You can choose between a 1-credit or 2-credit option, depending on your weekly work hours and academic plan:

Full-Time Students: Eligible for either the 1-credit or 2-credit option.
Part-Time Students (20 hours/week or less): Eligible for the 1-credit option.

Next Step: We highly recommend consulting your academic advisor and the Financial Aid office to determine which credit load best aligns with your individual situation and degree plan.