Co-operative Education Program

Overview

The UHCL Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) is a planned learning process that integrates classroom studies with supervised work experience. Co-op students are enrolled in a graded course, offered for credit, which requires them to work in a paid position related to their current field of study.

Each school within UHCL has various experiential learning options, including internships. The Co-op program is separate from departmental internships and is available in the College of Business and the College of Science and Computer Engineering.

Student Benefits

  • Gain experience in their field of study
  • Receive academic credit (can be elective)
  • Develop professional skills while you earn money
  • Build a network of industry contacts
  • Enhance prospects of a permanent job

Co-op Coordinator

  • Luisa Beck, Liaison to College of Science and Computer Engineering
  • Chuck Crocker, Liaison to the College of Business

The Co-op Coordinator assists Co-op applicants with resume and cover letter critiques, mock interviews, job search tips, and useful tools for a Co-op job search. The Co-op Coordinator maintains contact with enrolled Co-op students and their employers/supervisors through site visits each semester.

Individual appointments and group presentations are available.

Deadlines, Deliverables and Drop-Ins

Co-op Application Deadlines

Stage 1: Applications accepted anytime
Stage 2: Contact the Co-op Coordinator

Technical Report and Evaluations Deadlines

Fall - Dec 1
Spring - May 1

Contact

  • Career Services

    Phone: 281-283-2590
    Fax: 281-283-2602
    CareerServices@uhcl.edu
    employerservices@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 3109
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 332
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Current office hours:
    Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.