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Work experience at UCC is part of a Cooperative Work Experience program and is a method of instruction offering students the opportunity to earn college credit for development and achievement of learning objectives while on an actual job site. Training positions may be paid or unpaid.
A variable number of credits may be earned for each program, based on the number of hours worked per term in Cooperative Work Experience, based on your program requirements and limitations.
Approximately 1 credit towards your academic program can be earned for each 33-35 hours of work. Letter grades are also given for courses that are part of Cooperative Work Experience. View details on grading at UCC.
Your current job may qualify for work experience credit if the job directly relates to your curriculum, meets the guidelines set by the curriculum, and is approved by the instructor.
If you are looking to transfer to a university or another college, credits may transfer to other institutions depending on the curriculum. However, in most cases, the credits are transferred as electives. You are advised to clarify the transferability of credits with the institution you plan to transfer to.
Students will have a Canvas online coursework website to record their work experience hours every two weeks. Instructors will be in touch to guide you along the way. You will define your own measurable tasks on what you plan to achieve using the downloadable Guide for Developing Learning Objectives.
To qualify for Cooperative Work Experience in the day or evening programs, a student must be currently enrolled at UCC and working toward a certificate or degree. Each program area determines the guidelines for work experience and approval from the assigned instructor from your program area is required for enrollment.
VA benefits such as applying for work experience positions applies.
We know that sometimes life changes unexpectedly. If you leave your job that qualifies for Cooperative Work Experience during the term and you can either work to be placed in another position or withdraw from the program. After initial registration, students who would like to add or drop a class may do so in accordance with the dates published in the academic calendar. See the course catalog for details
