Cooperative Work Experience

The cooperative work experience program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to earn college credit while working.

Occupational Work Experience (section 190)

  • For students with a job related to their major
  • Earn 4 units per semester (maximum 16)

General Work Experience (section 192)

  • For students with a job unrelated to their major
  • Earn 3 units per semester (maximum 16)

Enrolled students must check iLearn for more information, complete list of assignments and due dates.

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How much credit can I earn?

Paid 75 hours per semester  1 unit of credit
  150 hours per semester  2 units of credit
  225 hours per semester  3 units of credit
  300 hours per semester  4 units of credit
     
Unpaid * 60 hours per semester  1 unit of credit
  * 120 hours per semester  2 units of credit
  180 hours per semester  3 units of credit
  240 hours per semester  4 units of credit

* CWE 192 for 1 or 2 units may be taken through Service Learning. Students can choose a site to volunteer or instructor can place at established Service Learning site.