Drexel's undergradate Co-op program sets students apart from other undergraduates. With Drexel Co-op, one of the oldest and most expansive university cooperative education programs in the world, students can gain up to 18 months of résumé-enhancing experience by the time they graduate.
The field of art and design is notoriously hands-on. And at Drexel, you’ll learn to apply your ambition, put passion into action, and bring big ideas to life. Our faculty are prominent leaders in their fields—even more importantly, they’ll be your mentors. They’ll help you hone your technique and develop your thinking as a creative strategist. That means you’ll graduate prepared to be a creative leader in an ever-changing, competitive industry.
- Animation
- Architecture
- Art History
- Communication
- Dance
- English
- Entertainment & Arts Management
- Fashion
- Film
- Music
- Photography
- Publishing
- Screenwriting
- TV Production
- Immerse yourself in publishing at Philadelphia Magazine
- Work with fashion designers at Prada
- Photograph comedians at SNL
- Design marketing materials for the National Constitution Center
- Teach dance to elementary school students
If you find the world fascinating, you’ll fit right in at Drexel. The world is an ever-changing place, and we can help you explore every aspect of it. We are the leaders of today and tomorrow. So take your curiosity and run with it. Get out there. Put your theories to the test. Don’t wait for tomorrow. Start making a difference today.
- Anthropology
- Communication
- Education
- English
- Global Studies
- History
- Legal Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Teach in a classroom, years before the average student teacher
- Work with a community arts organization in Mexico
- Conduct original research for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Manage PR for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Clerk at a law firm
- Coordinate government relations for American Apparel
- Report on international news from Cairo, Egypt
- Translate for a non-governmental organization in Guatemala
- Research legal precedent with the American Law Institute
The world is complex, and the problems we face are far from easily solved. Luckily, at Drexel, you can start tackling those problems well before graduation. All of our programs expand upon cutting-edge advancements, and here you’ll get valuable experience in the real world. We believe you’re ready to solve the challenges our world faces. We believe you can become a leading expert in your field of study. You just need a place to help you get there.
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Environmental Science
- Information Systems
- Learning Technologies
- Mathematics
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Video Game Design
- Monitor water quality in the Delaware River Watershed
- Conduct research in our human-computer interaction lab on campus
- Create video games for the visually impaired
- Study biodiversity in marshlands
- Assess thermal imaging from Hawaiian volcanic eruptions
- Research cancer treatments with Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Travel to Ontario, Canada, to study dark matter at the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory
- Help with drug development to help treat diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer’s
- Design data collection systems for students in Sweden
- Analyze the chemical composition of beer to help improve brewing processes
College. It’s a time to ask questions of advanced faculty, delve into research alongside talented students and challenge your brain to solve complex problems. If you’re curious about the way things work, how everything functions, how those things relate to the real world, and how you can improve those interactions, Drexel will be a perfect fit for you.
- Architectural Engineering
- Business Analytics
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computing & Security Technology
- Construction Management
- Data Science
- Electrical & Telecommunications Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Information Systems
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Property Management
- Software Engineering
- Supply Chain Management & Logistics
- Pioneer new technologies for renewable energy
- Research materials and do testing for Tesla
- Develop tracking software to help monitor the behavioral progress of autistic students
- Evaluate the engineering of U.S. Navy ship systems
- Conduct research as part of the R&D team at Crayola
- Travel to Sweden to join an international team testing the limits of thermal imaging hardware
When it comes to health, best practice comes from true practice. So give your career a head start from the beginning. That’s exactly what you’ll get at Drexel. In every one of our programs, we’ll give you experience working within the local and global communities which will prepare you for your postgraduate plans. That means you can help—and change—the world around you as soon as possible.
- Behavioral Health Counseling
- Health Sciences
- Health Services Administration
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition & Foods
- Public Health
- Serve as a Mayor’s Office Fellow, working at city-run food sites
- Gather community feedback on rebuilding projects for Habitat for Humanity
- Conduct a pilot study at a refugee camp in Mugombwa to inform best practices on addressing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) needs
- Research connections between heavy precipitation and gastrointestinal illness for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- Analyze policies and approaches to improve health outcomes at a hospital
- Design research right here on campus at our Running Performance and Research Center
If you’re interested in being a leader in the business world, you probably already understand the importance of research, development, creative testing and strategic execution. And that’s a valuable foundation. But it’s time to think bigger. It’s time to get real business experience. It’s time to tap into a vast network of professional connections. Are you ready to be a leader in the global marketplace? Before you graduate from Drexel, you will be.
- Accounting
- Arts Administration
- Business
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Finance
- General Business
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Technology Innovation Management
- Craft strategic emerging communication plans for a multi-national corporation
- Learn the ins and outs of international business planning at a Fortune 500 company
- Get an inside look at Philadelphia’s future as part of the planning team for Comcast’s new Innovation and Technology Center
- Collaborate with local businesses and the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance to promote cooperative businesses throughout the city