Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education Defined
Cooperative Education is an educational program in a learning-centered
environment that integrates classroom learning with real world
experiences related to students' programs of study. Students enter into
partnerships with employers and faculty that foster learning and focus
on the development and achievement of personal and professional skills
needed for the twenty-first century. Students may earn both college
credits and pay for the work-learning experiences.
Requirements for Participation
To be eligible for Cooperative Education, students must have acquired a
minimum of 12 credits toward a degree program, a 2.5 QPA in their
majors, and an overall QPA of 2.0. Additional prerequisites may vary
according to students' programs of study. Prerequisite requirements may
be waived for students who apply for Co-op under the high school Co-op
articulation guidelines or have previous work experience related to
their programs of study.
Benefits to Students
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Assists students in clarifying and achieving career goals
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Bridges the gap between theory and real-world application with an
emphasis on learning outcomes assessment
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Enables students to develop and achieve personal and professional
skills needed for the twenty-first century
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Provides opportunities to enhance resumes and strengthen job search
skills
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Builds a network of contacts for employment after graduation
Program Highlights
Through The Community College of Baltimore County/Baltimore County
Public Schools Articulation Agreement, students may be eligible for CCBC
Co-op credits for their high school work experiences.
Students' current work sites may qualify as Co-op work experiences based
on the direct link between the students' programs of study or career
goals, and the nature and academic rigor of the job responsibilities.
The vast majority of Co-op experiences lead to full-time, permanent
employment.
How to Apply
To apply for Cooperative Education contact
mrydzewski@ccbcmd.edu. Students must have a signed Co-op application
before registering for a Cooperative Education experience.
Student Employment Cooperative Education Office
410-285-9927
Records/Registration
410-285-9668
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