The Department of Chemistry
@ Eastern Michigan University
Cooperative Education allows you to integrate what you're learning with professional experience. While working with an employer, you will also earn course credit. Our primary objective is your professional
development. Career Services Center staff and academic departments
work closely with employers to develop work assignments related to your program.
All of this adds up to you earning money, experience and college credit at the same time.
Once you are eligible, submit your application materials.
How can I apply for Co-op?
Co-op application packets and additional information are available at any of the
Career Services Center offices. Pick up a packet and schedule an appointment with
a co-op coordinator.
- Main Office: 311 King Hall, 487-0400
- College of Buisness: 210 Owen, 487-4099
- College of Technology: 109D Sill, 487-9789
- College of Education: 130 Porter, 487-3416
- College of Health and Human Services: 302E Marshall, 487-1417
Am I Eligible?
The following requirements are standard for co-op eligibility:
- Completion of 55 semester hours (COB and CHHS allow 2nd semester sophomores in selected majors
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for most majors (students on academic probation are not eligible)
- Faculty sponsor recommendation (form included in application packet)
Facts about the Co-op Program:
As a result of their experience:
- 70% of co-op students are offered full-time positions.
- Students who complete a co-op typically start permanent positions at 5-10% above normal entry-level salaries.