Affiliations & Standards
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Cooperative Education Program complies with the standards of national Cooperative Education organizations. Cooperative Education is a nationally recognized program. All students who enter the UAH Co-op Program must comply with UAH Co-op standards. These standards include completion of a formalized schedule of college coursework and work experiences. The work experiences must be a minimum of one calendar year in length, progressive in responsibilities, monitored by the Co-op Office, and related to the student's academic and career goals. Student job performance is evaluated and completion of academic coursework is monitored.
Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education (ACCE)
The UAH Co-op Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education (ACCE). For more information about UAH Co-op's accreditation, go to News & Events. For more information about accreditation standards and requirements, visit ACCE.
Cooperative Education Division
The UAH the Co-op Program shares and supports the mission of Cooperative Education Division (CED) of the Amrecian Society for Engineering Education, which strives to develop high principles and maintain the integrity of Cooperative Education throughout academia and industry.
For more information visit CED.
Integrating Work with Learning
We also follow the guidelines and directives set forth by several national governing bodies. For more information about these guidelines, visit the Cooperative Education & Internship Association.
National Commission for Cooperative Education
To learn more about Co-op requirements and standards across the country, visit the National Commission for Cooperative Education. You will find general information for students, parents, and employers. You can also see studies and publications discussing the impact of cooperative education on colleges, communities, and students.
