Program Overview

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program

The Cooperative Education (Co-op) program is designed to provide students with alternating semesters of on-campus studies and work experience among industry professionals. This program allows students to practice what they have learned and gain experiential knowledge of the engineering profession.

Program Structure

The Office of Professional Practice (OPP) offers both 3-session and 5-session Co-op programs. Students who participate in the Co-op program will gain 12-20 months of work experience by graduation. The Co-op program is fully paid, and all students who fulfill the program requirements will receive an academic certificate recognizing their unique experience and commitment to experiential learning.

Program Requirements

To participate in the Co-op program, students must follow the policies set by the Office of Professional Practice. This includes registering for the appropriate Co-op course number based on the offer letter and the number of Co-op sessions. Upon returning from a Co-op session, students must complete and submit four assignments to the Brightspace course site before the official end of the academic term. These assignments include:

• A Student Work Report as outlined by the OPP
• A separate reflection on the following:
  • What was the one thing learned about professional self or the profession of engineering that was the most striking during the session?
  • How has that altered the way of thinking/operating as an engineer or as a student in engineering?
  • How can these new insights be shared with colleagues in the MDE program to better prepare them for the world of engineering practice?
• Evaluation of Student by Company
• Evaluation of Company by Student

Program Benefits

The Co-op program provides students with increasing exposure and opportunity, while growing their understanding of industry and engineering. Students who participate in the Co-op program will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned, and learn experientially what it means to thrive within the cadence of engineering practice.

Multidisciplinary Engineering Program

The Multidisciplinary Engineering (MDE) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in engineering. The program includes:

• About the Program
• Explore Our Community
• Student Advising
• Degree Requirements
• Capstone Design
• Careers
• History
• Alumni and Students

Academic Programs

The School of Engineering Education offers several academic programs, including:

• First-Year Engineering (FYE)
• Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies (IDES)
• Multidisciplinary Engineering (MDE)
• Masters of Science in Engineering Education
• PhD in Engineering Education

Research Areas

The School of Engineering Education is involved in various research areas, including:

• Research Overview
• Research Seminars
• Undergraduate Research (UpRise)
• ENE Research Facilities
• Affiliated Labs

Giving and Corporate Engagement

The School of Engineering Education offers opportunities for giving and corporate engagement, including:

• Overview
• Corporate Engagement

News and Events

The School of Engineering Education publishes news and events related to the school and its programs.

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