Cooperative Education
The
Program
The
Benefits
Application Process
Credit Option
Non-Credit Option
The
Co-Op Experience
Important Dates
The Program
The Cooperative Education Program
is an academic program which provides students with pre-professional
work experience in a field related to their major or career
interest.
Students can earn academic
credit
in their major which is reflected on their transcript, or have the
option to participate in a
non-credit Co-op.
Two types of work options:
Part-time
- work 15-20 hrs/week while continuing
coursework
Full-time - work 40 hrs/week with option to take
coursework
Students participating in Winthrop's Cooperative
Education Program must fulfill the following
requirements:
Be enrolled
at least as a part-time student in a
degree program while active in the Co-op program
Have earned
24 credit hours, including at least
12
hours at Winthrop
Maintain at least a
2.5 GPR
while active in the
program
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The Benefits
Students are referred to potential employers as
opportunities are located. Over 50% of students who are active in
the job search process find a Co-op position. Students already in a
position which relates to their major may contact their Co-op
Consultant for information on how to receive credit for a
"Self-Developed Co-op".
Co-op Program will also allow you to:
- Build a job search network while gaining real world work
experience.
- Develop job search skills giving students an important head
start on graduation.
- Explore choice of major and career options within a major.
- Earn academic credit toward graduation.
- Earn a wage in most cases.
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The Application Process
Attend a Co-op orientation session or pick up a Co-op
application from Career Development.
Complete ALL procedures:
- Application folder
- Student Information Sheet
- Application Fee of $15
- Resume
Make an appointment with your Faculty Liaison to obtain a
signature on the Co-op application.
Arrange appointment with Co-op Consultant for final approval and
to discuss Co-op possibilities.
BE ACTIVE in the job search; seek out your own job leads and
stay in touch with your Co-op Consultant as new developments unfold.
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Credit Option
Academic Credit - Responsibilities are:
- Learning Contract
- Mid-Semester Evaluation(s) Student &
Employer
- Final Evaluation
- Term Paper
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Non-Credit Option
Non-Credit - Responsibilities are:
- Learning Contract
- Mid-Semester Evaluation(s) Student &
Employer
- Final Evaluation
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The Co-Op Experience
Notify your Co-op Consultant immediately and arrange for an
appointment to receive your placement materials.
Be aware of the assignment directions and due dates given to you
by your Faculty Liaison.
Keep your Co-op Consultant/Faculty Liaison/Department Chair up
to date on both positive and negative developments in your Co-op
position.
Notify your Co-op Consultant immediately if the position will
continue into the next semester.
This is a professional experience and will reflect upon you as
you advance in your career.
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Important Dates
|
Aug |
2 |
|
Co-Op Information Session, Dinkins
Room 221, 10:00 a.m. &
2:00 p.m. |
|
Sep |
15 |
|
Last day to
apply for Fall Co-Op * |
|
Feb |
2 |
|
Last day to
apply for Spring Co-Op * |
|
Apr |
4 |
|
Last day to
apply for Summer Co-Op * |
* Last day to apply for co-op unless
self-developed.
Check out the
Career
Development Schedule of Events for
other helpful up-coming events. |
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