GUID 201 - Cooperative Education

Institution:

South Carolina State University

Subject:

Career Development

Description:

GUID 201. Cooperative Education(Co-op) is a student work/study program in which students participate in a significant career-oriented work experience in business, industry, military, government or social service while pursuing their college degree. The purpose of the program is to provide students with challenging planned work experience directly related to their college curriculm. Upon graduation they enter the labor market with an enriched background of work experience and "life" experience so often asked for by potential employers. Co-op helps in better preparing students for the world of work by offering them early exposure to the work environment while they are engaged in the learning process. This experience also provides an opportunity to examine original career choices to determine if the one selected is the most appropriate. Students receive six hours of credit for each co-op experience, earning while they learn. Students are required to complete a minimum of two assignments. They get a chance to apply what they have learned in the classroom to a real work situation. Minimum grade-point average required may vary, but at least 2.30 is necessary. Persons interested in the Co-op program should make application with the Office of Career Planning and Placement.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scsu.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 536-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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