Co-operative Education Program

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.

Student Benefits

• Gain experience in your 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 and Internships

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 School of Business (BUS) and the School of Science and Computer Engineering (SCE).

Career Services Co-op Coordinator

UHCL's Career Services Co-op Coordinator assists Co-op applicants with

• Resume and cover letter critiques
• Mock interviews
• Job search tips
• Additional tools useful for a Co-op job search

Individual appointments and group presentations are available. The Co-op Coordinator maintains contact with enrolled Co-op students and their employers/supervisors through site visits each semester.

For more information about Co-op and internships, please contact the Co-op Coordinator.