In order to assist students integrate academic theory into practical applications in the workplace the university has established a Cooperative Education Program. 

This program assists students with placement in a position that is directly related to their field of study.  Students are employed directly by corporations and agencies which pay directly for the work completed.  All earnings are retained by the student. Cooperative education allows students to achieve the following benefits: gain valuable work experience, develop work related contacts, improve interpersonal skills, and enhance marketability after graduation. The employer, in turn, receives motivated and eager employees with current academic skills. 

A one-time fee is assessed for this option to provide the program-long set of services required to assist students and to assess their progress on the job. This program allows for the interaction between employers, students and the university through the establishment of the Cooperative Learning Agreement that is signed and followed by all parties. Ultimately, this team approach to cooperative education provides a unique experiential learning opportunity for the student while simultaneously benefitting the employer.