Cooperative Education is a partnership between students and companies in which employers provide students the opportunity to convert classroom skills and knowledge into valuable, paid experience related to their major.
Benefits
Co-Op serves as a guide to assist you in making career decisions and developing goals. A Co-Op position can answer questions about your profession before a long-term commitment is made; it also provides the opportunity to earn money while gaining valuable skills that include resume construction, networking, interviewing techniques, and professional work habits.
Schedule Options
The Co-Op program offers two different scheduling options.
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Alternate Schedule - With this option, you alternate semesters of full-time classes with semesters of full-time work.
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Parallel Schedule - With this option you work part-time while attending classes. You must take at least six hours each semester. You will usually work 15 to 20 hours per week, or more upon request.
Requirements
In order to qualify for the program you must have completed 24 or more hours, maintained a 2.5 GPA, have the recommendation of two JSU professors, and completed a Co-Op application. If you are interested in this program, you should visit us at our office to discuss program options and career interest, and to meet the Cooperative Education Coordinator.
Need more info?
Lola Johnston | Career Specialist/Cooperative Education
Phone: (256)-782-5092
Email: lmjohnston@jsu.edu
Fax: (256)-782-5484
