Cooperative Education
Certificate
About this program
The Certificate in Cooperative Education helps you bridge your classroom learning with meaningful work experience. You begin with a one-unit colloquium, then earn 24 units through part-time or full-time placements in your field—while getting paid and receiving academic credit. You must be an upper‑division student (56+ units), maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in your major, and complete the colloquium. The program opens doors to stronger job prospects and real-world growth.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
This supplemental 25-unit certificate program is designed to give students the opportunity to develop educational objectives and career opportunities. Enrollment in the cooperative education colloquium course is a requirement for all students and is used as the basis for evaluation of student potential and interest. The certificate indicates to the employer that the University validates the student's work experience in cooperative education and substantiates the experience as professional development and job training. Students receive academic credit and salaried compensation.
All placements are academically relevant. Since the certificate program is tailored to the student's needs and specific major, information about various degrees and programs offered may be found under the appropriate department or center.