John McCrudden, Director
Phone: 516-287-8273
Fax: 516-287-8287
jmccrudden@southampton.liu.edu

• the co-op program
  
• how it works
  
• hours worked for credits earned
  
• co-op benefits for SCCC transfer students
  
• more information on co-ops and internships
  

the co-op program

"I was part of a team. I learned so much about the businesss and was able to play a major part in the advertising...I was offered a full-time job after graduation." - Jennifer Hooket, Aetna Life and Casualty Co-op

Co-ops -- career related work opportunities -- are available in every major. Through the co-op program, you can earn academic credit and often a salary while working at a job related to your studies. Credits earned through Co-op placements count towards the degree requirement. Students may include up to 18 Co-op credits in their 128 credit degree requirement.

A staff of trained counselors will work with you to choose the placement that gives you the best possible career preparation. Southampton co-op students have held jobs in 32 states and 17 foreign countries. Eighty percent have received offers of permanent employment from their co- op employers. Experience is what gives co-op students the competitive edge.

Southampton's award winning Co-op Program helps its students to;

"The importance of networking in developing your career is no secret...I quickly learned the value of firsthand exposure and experience in my field." - Brian Hanrahan, Connors Aquaculture Co-op

• build self-confidence
• gain firsthand knowledge of the field
• make valuable professional contacts
• clarify career goals
• help finance your education
• apply what you've learned in class
• gain a competitive edge
• build your resume
• get a job after graduation

how it works

Credits for Co-op are based on the number of hours spent on the job. Students are expected to work a minimum of 12 weeks in a semester, except during Wintersession, when they work for 5 weeks.

hours worked for credits earned,
a reference table

hours/week	credits	total hours
10 hours/week:	1 credit minimum	120 hours
11-14 hours/week:	2 credits minimum	132 hours
15-19 hours/week:	3 credits minimum	180 hours
20-24 hours/week:	4 credits minimum	240 hours
25-29 hours/week:	5 credits minimum	300 hours
30-40 hours/week:	6 credits minimum	360 hours

Wintersession Co-ops must be full-time and carry 1 -- 2 credits. A full-time co-op during Summer session may be taken for either 3 or 6 credits. Many students do more than one Co-op. Co-op is graded on a Pass/Fail basis, based in part on a successful evaluation by the on-site supervisor and completion of a final paper, which is graded by a faculty sponsor.

co-op benefits
for SCCC transfer students

Suffolk Community College students who have successfully completed a Co-op placement receive the following benefits when they transfer to Southampton Graduate Campus:

• part-time placements may begin during your first semester of attendance
• full-time placements may begin after completion of one successful semester of coursework at Southampton
• begin working with a Co-op Coordinator prior to registering for classes at Southampton
• co-op Pre-placement Workshops will be waived
• there are no concurrent seminars to attend -- credit is awarded for time spent on the job
• Scholarships and financial aid awards do apply to co-ops

  "Through our Cooperative Education Program we have worked hard to develop close ties with businesses so that our students may experience the real world of work before they graduate." - Tim Bishop, Provost

  Continue your studies and gain invaluable experience in your field. Our Co-op coordinators and faculty sponsors will work closely with you to tailor your Co-op experience to meet your career and life goals. To meet with a Co-op advisor for more specific information, please call Admissions at 287-8200, or call Co-op at 287-8273.