Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning

Many students in the Elliott School take advantage of the work opportunities afforded by the Cooperative Education and Work-Based Learning Program at Wichita State. Elliott School students are one of the largest contingencies using Co-Op at WSU. It is an invaluable way for students with jobs offering practical experience in advertising, public relations, marketing, print journalism, broadcast journalism and related media positions.

Cooperative Education is a program that allows students to connect academic knowledge with the business world. Co-op expands learning experiences through paid employment in a supervised, educational work setting related to the student's major field of study or career focus. Elliott School students must get approval from a faculty member, who will serve as an academic adviser, before signing up for a Co-Op program that will count as communication credit.

Internships are paid and unpaid positions related to a student's major. Internships can be held for a semester or summer. The length of time commitment is pre-defined by the employer. Elliott School students also can earn internship credit through established ESC courses; see a faculty member for details.

Career Network Experience is a mentoring program that pairs students with a community professional working in your chosen career. From this experience, you have a chance to gain insight into a career through the eyes of a professional.

For More Information contact:

Cooperative Education & Work-Based Learning
223 Grace Wilkie Hall
Office phone: (316) 978-3688
Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
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