To be eligible for the Co-op program, an engineering or computer science student must have completed at least 24 credit hours at UNC Charlotte including a number of specified courses with a minimum GPA of 2.50. A transfer student is expected to have completed at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte. An engineering technology student must have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better (out of 4.0).
For an undergraduate to be officially designated as a Co-op student, he or she must participate in at least three semesters of work experience (two semesters for a computer science major). Consequently, participation in Co-op Education usually means that the student will take five years to complete the engineering or computer science programs or three years (at UNC Charlotte) to complete the engineering technology program.
Students interested in learning more about the advantages and opportunities of participating in this program should contact the University Career Center.
Internships. A number of opportunities for internships exist for students in the College. These internships may be with or without pay and with or without academic credit. Students interested in learning more about these opportunities should consult with their adviser and with the engineering program coordinator in the University Career Center.
International Option. Students in the College may enhance their educational opportunities by participating in the International Option. Participation does not increase the required number of hours for completion of the degree. This program has two parts: International Studies and an International Experience. A student may elect to participate in only one or both aspects of the program.
The International Studies phase consists of completing specified courses to satisfy general education requirements in the humanities and social sciences. Students participate in this phase by enrolling in designated sections of freshman English and other humanities. This enables them to meet University and accreditation requirements for depth and breadth in the study of humanities and social sciences while enhancing their education with a concentration on international topics.
The International Experience portion of the program normally occurs after the completion of the sophomore-level courses in the major. The student will have an opportunity to participate in study, research and/or an industrial experience abroad. Foreign language proficiency may be required prior to participation in this portion of the program.