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Cooperative Education Program
The College of Engineering is cooperating with certain industrial firms in a plan of alternate periods of work and university study for students in engineering. The Cooperative Education Program provides one of the best methods for integrating technical theory and practical industrial experience in a five-year educational program.
Although the College of Engineering cannot guarantee work or stipulate compensation, an effort will be made to place the students in jobs having the most favorable education and financial possibilities. The Cooperative Education Program will allow the student to have approximately one year of practical experience by the time of graduation. If the student accepts permanent employment with the cooperating company, the necessity for taking special company orientation and training courses after graduation is usually eliminated. The Cooperative Education Program does not obligate the graduate to accept employment with the cooperating company, nor does it obligate the company to offer permanent employment to the graduate.
Each student participating in the Cooperative Education Program is required to register at Louisiana Tech during each work period.
Students from any department within the College of Engineering will be considered for participation in the Cooperative Education Program provided they have successfully completed 45 hours of university work with a grade point average of at least 2.8 and are specifically recommended by the head of the department in which they plan to complete the requirements for a degree. Requirements for graduation and the degree earned are the same as those for regular students.
Individuals interested in further details should contact Linda Echols, College of Engineering and Science, Louisiana Tech University, Bogard Hall room 257, Ruston, LA 71272. Phone (318) 257-3388. Click the following to download an application for the Cooperative Education Program in Adobe format.
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