Welcome to the Cooperative Education Program at UMUC

What is Cooperative Education (Co-op)? Essentially, it is an opportunity for UMUC students to apply classroom theory to "real world" professional projects, and gain advanced academic credit. This is accomplished by developing a three-way learning agreement between a student, employer and faculty.

Application Deadlines

  • Spring 2012: September 1, 2011
  • Summer 2012: February 1, 2012
  • Fall 2012: May 1, 2012

Eligibility

  • You are eligible for Co-op when you
  • Are an undergraduate, degree-seeking student at UMUC.
  • Have completed 30 credits, 6 of which must have been completed at UMUC.
  • Have completed 9 credits of coursework in the discipline of the Co-op position. For example, if you plan to earn Co-op credit in human resources, you should have at least 9 credits in business management, preferably in human resources related courses.
  • Have a grade-point average of 2.5 or better at UMUC (non-cumulative)
  • Have checked with an academic advisior and have a completed official evaluation on file

Apply to the Program

Once you have met the eligibility requirements for Co-op and obtained a new work opportunity, you will submit the online application.

After your application is accepted, you will submit a learning proposal.

Contact Us

Cooperative Education Program
1616 McCormick Drive,
Largo, MD 20785

Phone: 800-888-UMUC (8682), ext. 2890
E-mail: coop@umuc.edu