A letter grade for some or all work done in this program can be arranged by petition to the department.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) enables students to integrate classroom theory into practice in a paid employment position coordinated with their major field of study. Students participating in the Co-op Program gain a better understanding of their career objectives through practical work experience in conjunction with academic course work.
The Cooperative Education Program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and maintains a strong academic focus.
Co-op is available to full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing in all engineering and science departments (except astronomy) and accounting and management majors.
Through the Cooperative Education Program, students can acquire positions in industry and government while completing their undergraduate degrees. Co-op assignments are full-time; typically for two seven-month periods consisting of a summer and the contiguous spring or fall semester. Employers prefer the duration of the seven month assignments since it allows students to become involved with longer term, challenging projects.
Students are eligible to co-op after the sophomore year, although schedules vary among the departments. The Co-op Program does not add additional course work, but merely rearranges the academic course load. One faculty member in each participating department serves as the co-op adviser, assisting students in scheduling courses and co-op assignments.
While the co-op experience is voluntary and non-credit, it can lead to credit for engineering senior projects with approval of the student's major department.
Binary and transfer students must complete at least one semester of course work at the University before admission to the Co-op Program. Binary students participating in the program are obligated to work only one seven-month co-op assignment.
Over 300 employers throughout the United States have expressed interest in participating in the Co-op Program, offering challenging academic assignments that often lead to offers of permanent employment after graduation. The salary for co-op experiences assists students in meeting financial obligations. Generally, companies pay co-ops about two-thirds of the starting salary of a new graduate.
In addition to financial compensation earned during the industrial co-op period, students often benefit from higher starting salaries and greater lifetime earnings that can result from the experience acquired in co-op assignments.
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Once a position is secured, students register for the Cooperative Education in Industry course (Co-op 001, 002, or 003) which is posted on the transcript. Registration for co-op maintains full-time student status for the purpose of deferring repayment schedules of student loans..
The Co-op Office is housed under the Department of Career Planning and Placement. Prior to obtaining a co-op assignment, students are assisted in identifying companies of interest, designing a professional resume, refining interviewing skills, and focusing on career direction. The Co-op staff will arrange interviews for the students with a variety of companies.
Assistance with pre-registration, financial aid, housing and health services are additional services provided by the staff while students are on assignment.
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program provided by the University of Akron prepares students for service as officers in the United States Air Force. The program offers information on Air Force career opportunities and the role of the military in American society.
An agreement between Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron allows full-time CWRU students to complete aerospace studies courses. The courses are held at the University of Akron. This arrangement allows CWRU students to participate in either the four-year or two-year AFROTC program. Registration information for freshmen and sophomores may be obtained by contacting the Department of Aerospace Studies, 9 Schrank Hall South, the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325 (216-972-7653). Students wanting to enter the two-year program must contact the professor of aerospace studies before March of the year before their planned entry.
A two-year course taken during the freshman and sophomore years, the General Military Course (GMC) offers one hour of academic instruction and one hour of leadership laboratory a week. The first year of AFROTC is an overview of the structure and function of the various branches of the Air Force and other military services. The second year is a survey of the history of air power and takes the students from hot air balloons up through modern jet fighters. Students have no commitment to the Air Force as a GMC cadet, and it affords them the opportunity to learn about the Air Force and AFROTC. GMC contract cadets (AFROTC scholarships recipients) are committed to the Air Force at the start of their sophomore year. Course requirements include successful completion or accreditation of a course in English composition by the end of their second academic year, and one year of a major Indo-European or Asian language prior to commissioning.
A two year course, the Professional Officer Course (POC) is taken during the student's junior and senior years. Entrance into the POC is controlled by the Air Force and students must compete for positions. The deadline for application to the POC is early spring, so it is vital to contact the AFROTC detachment early in the winter months. To be accepted into the POC, four-year students must successfully complete the GMC and a four-week summer camp, while two-year students must have successfully completed a six-week summer camp. All students selected for the POC are enlisted into the Obligated Reserve Section of the Air Force Reserves and provided a tax-free subsistence of $100 per month. The cadets who complete the POC, upon graduation, are commissioned lieutenants in the United States Air Force Reserve and serve a minimum four-year active duty tour. POC cadets must successfully complete a course in mathematical reasoning prior to commissioning. The junior year is a three hour course consisting of two classes per week plus Leadership Lab. Topics include leadership principles, management fundamentals, professional ethics, and professional development topics. The senior level course is also three hours and covers national defense policy as well as preparing cadets for entry to active duty.
Air Force ROTC scholarships are available on a competitive basis. The scholarships pay most tuition, laboratory, textbook, and incidental fees. Recipients also receive $100 tax free each month during the school year. Students may compete for three-and-one-half, three, two-and-one-half, two-year, and one-year scholarships. Special scholarship programs are available for nursing and premedical students. Scholarship recipients must be qualified for and enroll in the appropriate AFROTC commissioning program (four or two year) and be no more than 25 years old on June 30 of their graduation year, unless you have prior active duty military service. Scholarship recipients must complete courses in English composition, mathematical reasoning, and a major Indo-European or Asian language. Information may be obtained from the Department of Aerospace Studies, Schrank Hall South, Room 9, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-0009 (216) 972-7653.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Case School of Engineering cooperate with the School of Graduate Studies in the Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programs in most of the disciplines represented in the faculties of engineering, mathematics and natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. General requirements for graduate programs of the University are listed in the School of Graduate Studies section of this bulletin. Information about graduate work in specific fields will be found in the degree programs section of this publication.
Students enrolled in high school who wish to take courses at Case Western Reserve University will be considered for admission upon application to the Pre-College Scholars program and only with the endorsement of their high school principal or guidance counselor. This program is designed for those who have demonstrated a high degree of academic competence for study in all areas by doing consistent A and B work in an accredited high school curriculum.
Further information concerning the Pre-College Scholars program and the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option Program of the State of Ohio may be obtained by writing the Office of Collegiate Affairs or by calling (216) 368-2928.
Adults may apply through the Office of Collegiate Affairs to enroll for credit in courses for which their education or experience has qualified them, even though they are not pursuing a baccalaureate degree. These non-degree students may study full or part time and enroll in the same classes as degree students; they are required to perform up to the same as academic standards as degree students.
Non-degree students may be eligible for admission to candidacy for a degree program if they meet the requirements for admission to the University. Courses taken for credit as a non-degree student may be applied toward the degree upon acceptance as a degree candidate. A non-degree student who wishes to become a degree candidate must apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
All non-degree students who do not already hold a degree register through the Office of Collegiate Affairs, 102 Baker Building, 368-2928.
Persons who already hold degrees and wish to continue their studies without actively pursuing an additional degree are welcome to apply to the School of Graduate Studies as special students.
The University provides academic, non-credit courses for those who seek self-enrichment and professional advancement. Courses are presented both on and off campus. Special workshops and seminars are designed and presented by faculty and in cooperation with various community groups throughout the academic year. Illustrations of two such programs follow.
This program is designed for men and women 50 years of age and older who seek non-credit, university-level courses and the intellectual stimulation provided by being on a college campus.
Two seminars are presented each semester. They are taught by University faculty and meet once a week for 10 consecutive weeks. In addition, Thursday Forums (lectures followed by a question-and-answer period), are offered on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. These forums cover a cross section of the academic disciplines at the University.
Senior Scholars pay a single fee at the beginning of the academic year which entitles them to two semesters of specially designed seminars and forums. They may participate in all or any parts of the program they choose.
The Special Audit Program provides the adult student with the opportunity to attend a regular University course as a serious but informal observer at half the regular tuition. This program is available only to those not enrolled in a degree program at Case Western Reserve University. Special audit students receive no grades and no academic credit for the courses attended. No transcripts will be issued, but a certificate of attendance will be provided if requested.
Participants in the Senior Scholars or Special Audit programs are considered students at the University and may obtain student ID cards which entitle them to use the University Libraries, receive a student discount at the bookstore, and take advantage of student rates at campus events. Part-time parking privileges in University assigned parking lots are also available.
Registration for this program is handled by the Office of Continuing Education, 103 Guilford House, 368-2090. No transcripts are necessary to register.
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