What is Co-operative Education?

Co-Op (short for cooperative education) is an educational program in which students alternate periods of academic study in the classroom with periods of employment in positions related to their academic and/or career interests. Learn more about Co-Operative Education here.

What are the requirements of the program for students?

Program requirements can be found by browsing or downloading a PDF file of the Student Brochure here.

What are the requirements of the program for employers like myself?

Program requirements for employers can be found in the Employer Brochure here.

Who are the companies that participate?

Many companies participate in the Co-Op program for a complete list, please contact the program coordinator.

Who is the program coordinator?

The program coordinator is Dr. Sharen Bakke. To learn more about Dr. Bakke as well as to view her contact information, please click here.

What does the timing look like?

A typical timeline for the Information Systems Co-Op programs can be found here.

Great! How do I become an employer for a CSU IS student?

The program coordinator Dr. Sharen Bakke can guide you through the process. Please connect with Dr. Bakke here.