Students majoring in agribusiness; animal science; environmental science; family and child studies; forestry; medical technology; plant science; merchandising and consumer studies; and wildlife conservation may elect to participate in a cooperative education/internship experience one or more terms during their college careers. These students receive relevant work experiences while earning college credit. Some students are paid for their services.

These experiences are designed to develop professional competancies, to impart general and specific skills, to provide opportunities for application of theoretical concepts, and to assist students in the transition from college to employment. The work experience may also provide students an entree for their first job following graduation.

Experiential learning experiences occur beyond the North Louisiana area. Cooperative education and practical work experiences occur in a variety of locations both within and outside Louisiana. Nursing and Dietetic students receive clinical instruction in varied health care facilities throughout North Louisiana. Medical Technology students complete clinical experiences in hospitals their senior year. The Early Childhood Education Center serves as an early childhood demonstration laboratory for participation with young children. Students may travel to New York and Dallas as part of Merchandising and Consumer Studies travel study. Agricultural Sciences students have the opportunity to complete cooperative education experiences in agricultural industries located throughout the United States.

All programs require application and acceptance.