GST 498C - Cooperative Education

This course provides work experience with a college approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

Note: Zero credit.

Students will need to meet any college or major specific requirements as determined by an academic advisor prior to co-op; Maintain good academic standing as defined by SUNY policy; have the approval of Co-op by the Cooperative Education coordinator; and comply with any pre-employment checks required by the employer, such as drug testing, credit checks, physical examinations, security clearance, and criminal record checks. (Advisor Note: a Co-op is not guaranteed).
Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.5, upper division standing, and GST 101 or MGT 494 or an approved Co-op preparatory course offered by an academic department as a prerequisite. Transfer students must have completed one semester at SUNY Oswego prior to Co-op, International students on an F-1 visa must have written authorization from their international student advisor from the International Education Office prior to participation in a Co-op.

Acceptance of experience through EXCEL: Experiential Courses and Engaged Learning, an approved position description filled out by Site Supervisor and permission of the student’s major academic advisor and sponsoring faculty member. Clear learning objectives and academic assignments appropriate for the position and credits being earned.

When Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 0