Programs Overview

Engineering Career Development coordinates four different work-integrated learning programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. Click the links below to learn more about each of these programs.

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Cooperative Engineering Education Program (Co-op)

Co-op student Ibi Chambers gained hands-on experience at Northrop Grumman.

The co-op program allows engineering students the opportunity to integrate periods of classroom study with periods of paid, practical work experience related to their academic major and career goals.

Internships

Internships allows engineering students the opportunity to gain practical work experience with an employer in industry, commerce, or government. 

Research Experience

Students may engage in a formal engineering research experience, either at a university (including Northwestern University) or a government laboratory. 

Service Learning

Open to all McCormick students, service learning provides opportunities to volunteer with a non-profit or publicly-funded organization.

Program Features & Enrollment

Each work-integrated learning program provides the following student benefits:

  • No tuition for work term
  • Full-time student status maintained throughout work term
  • S/U grade (no impact on GPA)
  • Appears on transcript
  • Evaluation of experience by both student and employer

Click here to view a PDF outlining the enrollment options for each program.