Through Cooperative Education classes, students can earn course credit for learning on-the-job or through internships.

Students wishing to earn credit for supervised employment, volunteer positions, or internships, should enroll in  CE 100, Cooperative Education Work Experience.

The Cooperative Education Department offers Full semester 16-week , late start 12-week, and Fast Track2 8-week classes.

Students need to have a job or internship before the class starts.  For help finding a job, contact the Career Center. For help finding an internship, email jjarvinen@palomar.edu or come by during office hours.

To enroll in Cooperative Education, follow these steps.

Step 1:    Find a job or internship. The Cooperative Education Department can help you find an internship.
Step 2:    Enroll in a CE 100, Cooperative Education Work Experience class.
Step 3:    Complete class orientation and submit your employment information to the instructor.

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