Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Cooperative Education (COE)

COE 001  COOP EDU TRAINING PROGRAM  (0 Credits)  
Lab: 0  
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of Industrial Tech
COE 233  Cooperative Education  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 1, Lab: 40  
First training period designed to give students full-time experience in industry. They are introduced to training in concentration areas, are supervised closely, and begin developing interpersonal skills. Forty hours of work experience per week.
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of Industrial Tech
COE 235  Cooperative Education  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 1, Lab: 40  
Second training period designed to make students assertive in the workplace and aware of gaining upward mobility. Students continue to develop skills in their chosen career areas and are closely supervised. Forty hours of work experience per week.
Prerequisite(s): COE 233
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of Industrial Tech
COE 333  Cooperative Education  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 1, Lab: 40  
Third training period where students continue career related work in their chosen areas. Students exposed to analyzing and evaluating their career choices through training requirements, working conditions, and employment outlook. Forty hours of work experience per week.
Prerequisite(s): COE 235
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of Industrial Tech
COE 433  Cooperative Education  (3 Credits)  
Lecture: 1, Lab: 40  
Fourth training period where the student/employer exposure is well established and students are prepared for full-time employment upon graduation. Variables affecting decision making and other factors enhancing employee-employer relations explored. Forty hours of work experience per week.
Prerequisite(s): COE 333
College/School: Col of Science, Engr & Tech
Department: Dept of Industrial Tech