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Cooperative Work Experience Education
(Co-op Ed)
Are You Working?
Earn Units for Learning while Working!
This unique course is designed for the working student and allows you to earn up to four units of credit for learning that takes place on your paid or unpaid (volunteer position or internship) job.
Cooperative Education is an academic course where the student learns in an off-campus "classroom." The knowledge is gained through hands-on experience at the job site.
Discover the benefits of Co-op:
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Co-op credits transfer to many California State Universities
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Co-op credits may be used as electives for the Associate degrees
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Co-op credits may be required or used as electives for certain certificate programs
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Provides an opportunity for achieving new learning on the job by defining objectives/goals
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Enhances self-management skills through achieving the established learning objectives/goals
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Improves communication skills with supervisor through increased dialogue and interaction
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Encourages new approaches to improving performance, expanding responsibilities, and achieving economic and professional recognition.
Co-op courses are letter grade only and apply toward your GPA.
Cooperative
Work Experience Education
Cooperative
Work Experience Education
