Cooperative Education (or co-op) is a program designed to enhance the learning experience of participants by allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real-world work environments.
The Co-op Program at USC follows two formats:
Parallel - Students work twenty hours per week while attending classes full-time at USC,
for three consecutive semesters.
Alternating - Students will alternate semesters of working
full-time (40 hours/week) and attending classes full-time, and must work
a minimum of 2 semesters.
Participating in the USC Co-op program can lead to:
- Improved
academic performance due to "hands-on" application of theories and
principles learned in the classroom
- Increased understanding of potential career options
- Increased employment marketability (likelihood of more job offers upon
graduation)
- Increased earning potential (likelihood of higher starting salary upon
graduation)
- Consideration for advanced employment opportunities earlier than other
candidates
- An offer of full-time employment from co-op employer
As a student in the USC Co-op program, you will receive:
- Income earned while participating in co-op
- Full-time student status which will assist you with avoiding
complications related to insurance, financial aid, academic advising and
housing, even while you are away from campus
- Experience in your chosen field
- Exposure to a professional work setting, easing your transition to
full-time jobs after graduation
- Official co-op notation on your transcript
Plus, you will already:
- Be enrolled in the JobMate database for participation in the
resume referral and on-campus interviewing programs for full-time jobs
- Have developed resume and interviewing skills for future job searches
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