School of Education Co-op and Career Fast Facts

The School of Education develops leaders with the expertise to transform institutions and educate diverse populations impacted by domestic and global challenges.

100%

students learn through experiential education

94%

were employed on co-op

41%

of these positions were paid

Students Learn Here

Alain Locke School (School District of Philadelphia)
Belmont Charter Network
Benjamin Franklin High School
Chesterbrook Academy
Girard College (1st–12th grade boarding school)
Henry Lea School (School District of Philadelphia)
Kindercare Learning Center
Olympik Tots Childcare & Learning Center
Science Leadership Academy
SquashSmarts, Inc.

Co-op Calendar

With co-op, students alternate classes with full-time employment through University-approved employers. Generally, students are on co-op for a six-month period, alternating with six months of classroom study. Cooperative education at Drexel is a degree requirement for most majors — see below for sample schedules.

One Co-op (Four Years) Sample Schedule
	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
Year One	Class	Class	Class	Vacation
Year Two	Class	Class	Class	Class
Year Three	Co-op	Co-op	Class	Class
Year Four	Class	Class	Class

Career Fast Facts

From the One-Year-Out Alumni Survey, graduating class of 2023:

96%

of Education graduates are working or enrolled in graduate or professional education

71%

of those working full-time were satisfied with their position

71%

of those working full-time were satisfied with the level of responsibility at their position

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One Co-op (Four Years) Sample Schedule

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