ECON 4396 - Cooperative Education I

Three credit hours.

Designated to complement and extend the classroom learning experience through the application of theories and concepts in a professional work environment. A written project, designed in consultation with the faculty member, and a minimum of 200 hours with a participating employer during the semester are required. The exact number of weekly work hours, activities, and responsibilities are dependent upon the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements between the student, faculty member, and the Office of Cooperative Education. This course is accepted as elective credit in the economics major.

Prerequisites: senior standing, economics major, completion of at least 9 hours of upper-level economics courses with a grade of C or greater, cumulative GPA of 2.50, and consent of department chairperson prior to registration.