School of Engineering and Computer Science: Cooperative Education Program
Co-operative Education can be described as a process that formally integrates a student's academic and career studies on campus with relevant and productive work experience in industry.
IECP builds on Pacific's pioneering co-op program and provides top students with the opportunity to learn the language, culture and history of Japan or Germany, in addition to working in one of these countries.
The program is specifically designed for companies operating in a global market and for students who seek employment and leadership opportunities in such companies. Engineering students are required to complete 12 months of co-operative education work experience before graduation.
Pacific's School of Engineering and Computer Science works with more than 300 Co-op employers throughout the world. Experience gained on these jobs gives Pacific Engineering graduates a significant advantage when they seek permanent employment.
Co-operative education employment enhances an engineering degree program and stimulates the learning process by relating theory to practice. When students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a working situation, they learn by doing, which increases student motivation.
Credit for completion of program
Fufills Co-Op requirement for all School of Engineering and Computer Science students. Students will also be awarded with an IECP certificate upon completion of the course.
Cost of the program
Costs are covered by the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Time frame for completion of the program
Must be junior or senior standing, and the program will take place over a full academic year.
Requirements to join the program
All engineering students are required to participate in the Co-Op Program, unless they are non US. citizens.
