Co-operative Education Program

Overview

The UHCL Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) is a planned learning process that integrates classroom studies with supervised work experience. Co-op students are enrolled in a graded course, offered for credit, which requires them to work in a paid position related to their current field of study.

Each school within UHCL has various experiential learning options, including internships. The Co-op program is separate from departmental internships and is available in the College of Business and the College of Science and Computer Engineering.

Student Benefits

• Gain experience in their field of study
• Receive academic credit (can be elective)
• Develop professional skills while you earn money
• Build a network of industry contacts
• Enhance prospects of a permanent job

Co-op Coordinator

• Luisa Beck, Liaison to College of Science and Computer Engineering
• Chuck Crocker, Liaison to the College of Business

The Co-op Coordinator assists Co-op applicants with resume and cover letter critiques, mock interviews, job search tips, and useful tools for a Co-op job search. The Co-op Coordinator maintains contact with enrolled Co-op students and their employers/supervisors through site visits each semester.

Individual appointments and group presentations are available.

Deadlines, Deliverables and Drop-Ins

Co-op Application Deadlines

Stage 1: Applications accepted anytime
Stage 2: Contact the Co-op Coordinator

Technical Report and Evaluations Deadlines

Fall - Dec 1
Spring - May 1