Custom-Designed Majors and Co-Op

Most Custom-Designed Majors (CSDN) participate in Drexel's outstanding co-op program. Co-op, short for cooperative education, is a program that balances classroom theory with periods of practical, hands-on experience prior to graduation. Through the co-op program, CSDN students are able to alternate academic study with full-time employment, gaining valuable practical experience.

Drexel offers two co-op programs: the five-year program with three co-op experiences and the four year with one co-op experience. CSDN students choose which plan works best for them during the application process and build their academic plan accordingly. Drexel's Steinbright Career Development Center reviews CSDN students Vision Statement and assigns a co-op advisor who best aligns with the student’s interests and industry. A student's co-op advisor works with them throughout their co-op job search and while on the job.

CSDN students have pursued co-op opportunities:

Internationally working in Singapore, Greece, South Africa, Hong Kong, Germany, Equitorial Guinea, South Korea, and Zambia.
Nationally working in New York, Florida, California, Rhode Island, Maryland, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Massachusetts.
Regionally in the greater Philadelphia area as well as around the state of Pennsylvania.

Through a variety of co-op positions, students are able to explore different career paths. While some CSDN students are planning for a future in the lab others are aiming for field experience. There are also opportunities for budding entrepreneurs.

Co-op Employers and Positions held by CSDN students

Employer Name	Job Title
10 Media	Digital Content Producer
5 Star Public Relations	Marketing Analyst Position
Academic Internship Council	Student Researcher
Academic Internship Council	Trainer Co-Op
Academic Internship Council	Biomedical Engineering Co-Op
Academy of Natural Sciences	Archives Co-Op
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture	Program Assistant
AM Ambrosino Development and Management	Creative Assistant and Manager
Ambra BioScience LLC	Marketing
AP Brand Group	Social Media & Talent and Athlete Management
Ars Nova Workshop	Arts Management
Art Sphere Inc.	Art Teacher
Baltz & Company	Publicity Intern
Balyasny Asset Management	Data Integrity Intern
Belmont Behavioral Hospital	Academic Behavioral Health Associate
Bioko Artisan's Collective	Policy Promotion and Research Assistant
Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program	Outreach and Research Assistant
Bloomberg L.P.	Data Management Technologist
Bluecadet Interactive	Interactive Developer
Bluefin Trading	Trading Assistant
Booz, Allen & Hamilton	Senior Threat Hunter
Boston Children's Hospital	Neonatal Neuroscience Intern
Cancer Support Community of Greater Philadelphia	Oncology Focused Health Psychology Intern
CDM, Inc.	Water Resources Planning
Change4aDollar	Educational Coach
Chemical Heritage Foundation	Research Assistant - "Sensing Change" Programatic Initiative
Chico Flax	Textiles Co-Op
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Clinical Lab Assistant
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	International Medicine Co-Op
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Assistant L-I Nursing Education Department Co-Op
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Rehabilitation Medicine Co-Op
Chondrial Therapeutics Inc.	Internship in Drug Discovery
CHUBB	Internal Auditor Co-Op
Ciright	Business and Technology Co-Op
Clocky	Broadcast Sales and E-Commerce
Comcast	Data Quality Co-Op
Comcast	Business Intelligence Analyst Co-Op
Comcast	Comcast UX Designer Co-Op
Cooper University Hospital	Medical Scribe
Cooper University Hospital	Associate Nurse Practitioner
CrossFit	Public Health Research Assistant Co-Op
Cruz Control Entertainment and Marketing	Brand Coordinator
Cultural Vistas	Research Co-Op
DC Beane and Associates Construction Company	Field Engineer and Assistant Co-Op
Dornsife Development Scholars: World Vision International	Dornsife Global Development Scholar
Dream Machine Creative	Director of Photography/Editor Apprentice
Drexel Smart House	Communications, Events, Student Management Co-Op
Drexel University	Art Director of The Smart Set
Drexel University	Research Co-Op - Autonomous Vehicles and Risk Assessment
Drexel University	Human Computer Interaction Research Assistant & Developer
Drexel University	Marketing & Communications Video Production
Drexel University	Research Assistant - Promotional Materials and Archivist
Drexel University	CASTLE Media Specialist
Drexel University	Urban Ecologist
Drexel University	Mobile App Development for Medical Emergencies
Drexel University	Assistant Clinic Coordinator
Drexel University	International Marketing and Communications Co-Op
Drexel University	Digital Fossil Reconstruction Internship
Drexel University	Branding Consultancy Research Assistant
Drexel University	Civil Innovation Assistant
Drexel University	ExCITe Center Assistant
Drexel University	Author's Assistant
Drexel University	Sports Nutrition Intern
Drexel University	Curatorial Assistant for the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection
Drexel University	Preventative Conservation Assistant
Drexel University	Global Classrooms Research
Drexel University	Climate Resources Assistant
Duane Morris LLP	Paralegal Assistant
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District	Conservation Engineer
Elm Three Corporation	Music Production & Management Assistant
eMoney	Software Engineer Co-Op
ESM Productions	Production Drafter
EY Intuitive	User Experience Researcher
Facebook	Product Design Intern
Factory PR	VIP + Influencer Team Co-op
Fantasy	Design Trainee
FEGS Health and Human Services	Center 4 Internship
FIRE	Program Assistant Co-Op
FIRE	Development Assistant
Fort Washington Dental Lab	Dental Lab Technician
The Franklin Institute	Research & Evaluation Assistant
Gabriela Langone-Freelance Stylist	Stylist Co-Op
GiantSky	Business Development & Social Media Manager
Global Development Scholars: World Vision International	Research and Program Assistant
Goldman, Sachs &Co.	Private Wealth Management Co-Op
goPuff	Video Production Co-Op
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce	Web Design Co-Op
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance	Social Media & Communications Specialist
Greensgrow Farm	Farm Intern
Group One Trading	Trading Analyst Intern
Hallmark K-9	Agriculture/Veterinary Science Co-Op
HIAS	Asylee Support
HireVergence	FireEye Engineer; Endpoint Detection
Ignition Arts, INC	Arts Fellow
Impact Soundworks	Software Architect
Impact Soundworks	Associate Developer
Janella Research Campus	Research in the Fitzgerald Lab
Jeff Riedel, Inc.	Photography Co-Op
Joe Coffee	Community Development Coordinator Co-Op
Johnson & Johnson	Technology Co-Op
JP Morgan Chase & Co	Technology Analyst Program
Julia Von Boehm	Fashion Styling Co-op
Keystone Pictures	Office & Field Production Assistant
Kieran Timberlake	Software Developer Co-Op
L3Harris Technologies	Cybersecurity Co-Op
Lockheed Martin	Technical Specialist Co-Op
Louisa Meng	Creative Assistant
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital	Wheelchair Sports Program Internship
Marchesa	Wholesale Sales Co-Op
Materials Research Group, Inc.	Web Developer
Maxi Cohen Studio	Digital Marketing, Social Media and Publicity Co-Op
Merck	Global Scientific & Medical Publications Co-op
MicroSociety	Editor, Writer & Researcher
MicroSociety	Writer and Communications Specialist
Microsoft Corporation	Foundry Designer
MilkCrate	Communications Intern
MOD Worldwide	Front End Web Developer
Mundi Westport Group	Merchandising
National Board of Medical Examiners	Data Analyst
NBC Universal	Digital Intern
Night Kitchen Interactive	Unity Game Development Co-op
Nintendo of America	UX/UI Researcher
Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc.	Architect/Interior Design Co-op
OCM	Junior Merchandiser
Office of Councilman Allan Domb	Council Policy Intern
Opera Delaware	Arts Administration Intern
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg	Research Assistant
Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice	Web Content Creator for HIV Clinic
Paula Hian Designs	Marketing and Public Relations Co-op
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts	Marketing Associate
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts	Marketing Intern
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation	Policy Internship
Personalis	Software Quality Co-op
Pfizer	Security Analytics Analyst
Philadelphia Magazine	Foobooz Editorial Co-op
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management	Homeland Security Fellow
Philadelphia Streets Department	Office of the Commissioner of Streets Co-op
Philadelphia Water Department	Communication & Outreach
Philadelphia Water Department	Office of Watersheds: Green Stormwater Infrastructure & Policy Unit
Philadelphia Water Department	Communication & Outreach
Philadelphia Zoo	Animal Experience Assistant
Philadelphia Zoo	Environmental Education & Animal Behavior
Point72	Summer Analyst
Press Here Publicity	Publicity Co-op
Princeton Brain and Spine Care	Clinical and Clerical Assistant
Publicis Health	Human Resources and Recruiting Coordinator
Put Nature Back	Project Manager
QVC	QVC Advertising and Brand Production, Brand Creative Internship
Rawle and Henderson	Legal Assistant
RCA Records	Artists and Repertoire (A&R) Co-op
Recovery Centers of America	Research Coordinator
RedCarpetRoxy.com	Intern
Rhode Island Department of Health Center for Drinking Water	Public Health Scholar
Royal Tyrrell Museum	Laboratory and Field Research Assistant
Saint Bernard Group, LLC.	Campaign Fellowship
Scannapieco Development	Interior Design Project Manager
Security Risk Advisors	IT Security Consultant
Sharing Excess	Hunger-Relief Food Distribution Coordinator
Shift Design	Product Designer/Industrial Designer
Skai Blue Media	Public Relations and Communications Intern
Skyless Game Studios	Video Game Artist, 2D Graphics Specialty
Snackadabra	Production Manager
Spookmyung Women's University	Education Assistant
Spells Writing Center	Writing and Tutoring Center Programming Co-op
Stanford Inn by the Sea	Eco-Resort Co-op
Student Start-Up Co-Op	Entrepreneurship Co-op
Sunoco, Inc.	Design Engineer Co-op
Thomas Jefferson University	Research Assistant - Cognitive Testing Co-op
Thomas Jefferson University	Research Assistant - Modeling
University City Science Center	Arts Program Co-op
University of California, Los Angeles	Research/Intern
University of Pennsylvania	Research Specialist
University of Pennsylvania	Multi-Media Services
University of Pennsylvania	Clinical Research Assistant
Valley Forge National Historic Park	Student Conservation Association Intern
Venerable	Actuarial Co-op
Vidalakis Cretan Scholars Program	Research Co-op
Weaving Hand	Weaving Co-op
Webjunto	User Experience Design Internship
Wyebrook Farm	Market Manager

CSDN students about their co-op experience

73%

of students said they would return to their employer for a future co-op or FT position

92%

said their co-op was relevant to their career objectives

92%

said their co-op met or exceeded their expectations

Employers about their CSDN student employees

100%

of employers working with CSDN students said their student’s academic preparation met the needs of their organization

100%

of employers working with CSDN students said they would consider re-hiring the student for a future position if available

100%

of employers working with CSDN students rated their student's performance as “Good” or “Excellent”

From 2020-2021 Academic Year cooperative education evaluations