Suzanne Norris, Director
117 Engineering Building
Telephone: (256) 824-6741
Email: coop@uah.edu
Web page: http://www.uah.edu/coop/
The UAH Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program provides the opportunity for the academic work of qualified students to be enriched with periods of practical work experience in business, industry, and government. It provides formal on the job training and professional contacts that will supplement the baccalaureate degree. Students participating in the UAH Co-op Program alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of full-time work directly related to their majors. The work experiences must accumulate to a total of at least one calendar year, be progressive in responsibilities, be monitored by the University, and be related to the students' academic and career goals. Co-op students' performance on their jobs is evaluated, and completion of academic coursework is reviewed. Some students may complete continuous part-time work assignments concurrently with a reduced class load.
A distinct feature of the UAH Co-op Program is the ability to find work assignments in the local Huntsville area, although opportunities exist in other locales or states. Co-op students earn sufficient money to pay a substantial portion of their university expenses. At graduation, Co-op students are better prepared to secure full-time employment than students who do not Co-op. Over 2000 UAH students have completed the Co-op Program and gone on to successful careers.
Students majoring in all undergraduate disciplines are potential candidates for Co-op positions. There are grade and credit hour requirements. While the highest demand is for engineering and technical fields, there are interesting opportunities available for administrative science, liberal arts, and nursing students. The UAH Co-op Program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).
The UAH Co-op Program is open to qualified UAH students, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, contact the Cooperative Education Office, 117 Engineering Building, Huntsville AL 35899.