Cooperative Education
At Drexel, co-op is who we are and what we do. The dedicated staff of the Steinbright Career Development Center is here to assist students throughout the co-op process.
One of Drexel's incredible faculty members, Karen Nulton, PhD, shows her passion for cooperative education through conducting intensive research and incorporating work-integrated learning into her courses.
What Is Co-op
Learn about co-op, short for cooperative education, the program that balances classroom theory with periods of practical, hands-on experience prior to graduation.
Undergraduate Co-op
Undergraduate students can gain up to 18 months of hands-on work experience while test-driving their careers with the co-op program.
Graduate Co-op
Graduate students can gain six months of hands-on work experience with employers in their desired industries in the United States or abroad.
International Co-op
Drexel University's International Co-op program enables undergraduate co-op students the opportunity to benefit from a global work experience.
Co-op Curriculum
Steinbright offers several courses for students participating in Drexel University's Co-op program.
Peer Mentor Program
Steinbright's Peer Mentor Program enables co-op students to get advice from students who have already experienced co-op.
Student Policies
Steinbright co-op policies are intended to provide maximum student benefit from co-op enrollment and engagement while supporting the academic integration of co-op across all of the University's curricula.
Cooperative Education Awards
The students, employers. faculty, and professional staff that contribute to the success of Drexel's co-op program are celebrated every year during the Cooperative Education Awards.