As a college student, you should ask yourself the following questions?

Are you ...?  

  • Unsure of how to gain valuable experience?
  • Confused about how to find a co-op?
  • Facing graduation with little or no experience?
  • Confused about what companies you can work for?
  • Feeling unsure of your career path?
  • Searching for your ideal career?
  • Seeking help in developing a job search plan?
  • Trying to discover the keys to career success?

So how can the Office of Career Services help you?

  • We host job fairs on campus several times throughout the academic year where employers are seeking to fill co-op positions
  • We host on-campus interviews – Employers interview Lawrence Tech students on campus
  • We offer workshops and individual career coaching to assist with the career planning process
  • We offer an online job posting system, Handshake, where you can research employers and apply for co-op positions 

Being a part of the Co-op Program is not a requirement in fulfillment to graduate from Lawrence Tech, but is highly recommended. However, there are academic programs that mandate to complete a co-op, internship, or some type of field experience to graduate. Students should meet with their faculty advisor to discuss the process if that requirement relates to their major(s).

Once a student has been offered a co-op position and would like to receive academic credit, then the Office of Career Services will evaluate the work assignment(s) and approve registration. Newly hired co-op students will need to provide the Office of Career Services a copy of the job offer letter to validate co-op employment.

Co-op students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25 to be in the program .

To begin the co-op registration process, email the office at ltuocs@ltu.edu

All Engineering Majors 

ECO 3001 (Engineering Co-op Practicum I)
ECO 3101 (Engineering Co-op Practicum II)
ECO 4001 (Engineering Co-op Practicum III)

Engineering Technology Majors
TCO 3001 (Engineering Technology Co-op Practicum I)
TCO 3101 (Engineering Technology Co-op Practicum II)
TCO 4001 (Engineering Technology Co-op Practicum III) 

Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics/Computer Science Majors

MCS 3001 (Math/Computer Science Co-op Practicum I)
MCS 3101 (Math/Computer Science Co-op Practicum II)
MCS 4001 (Math/Computer Science Co-op Practicum III)

What is involved in each Co-op Practicum?
Co-op Practicum I -  During your first co-op practicum, you are introduced to a company that will provide training and professional development. You will be given at least one co-op assignment/project for each semester from your assigned supervisor. 

Co-op Practicum II -  During your second co-op practicum, you are continuing to work with the previous employer from the first co-op practicum or with a new company. You may be given a different co-op assignment/project or continue work from the previous co-op practicum. 

Co-op Practicum III -  During your third and final co-op practicum, you are continuing to work with the previous employer from the second co-op practicum or with a new company. You may be given a different co-op assignment/project or continue work from the previous co-op practicum.

It is important to note that course requirements are based on which co-op practicum a student is enrolled in for each work term. Thus, students in the Co-op Practicum I have different requirements than students enrolled in Co-op Practicum II. The same is true for students in Co-op Practicum III. Listed below are the course requirements for this semester. The third co-op class will culminate in a formal presentation and paper to be completed in front of peers, Career Services staff, and faculty members. 

Attention Registered Co-Op Students: All Co-Op assignments are viewed and completed through Canvas. Please login to your Canvas account and select your appropriate Co-Op course. Contact the Office of Career Services at ltuocs@ltu.edu if you have any questions. 


Co-op Practicum I

Syllabus - Spring 2025
Work Term Information Form 
Work Term Record Practium I
Timesheet Verification Form 
Student Performance Evaluation (This form must be completed by the Co-op Supervisor) 


Co-op Practicum II

Syllabus  - Spring 2025
Work Term Information Form 
Work Term Record Practicum II
Learning Outcomes 
Timesheet Verification Form 
Student Performance Evaluation (This form must be completed by the Co-op Supervisor)


Co-op Practicum III

Syllabus - Spring 2025
Work Term Information Form 
Technical Report (Contact Career Services at ltuocs@ltu.edu to review a sample technical report)
Final Presentation 
Timesheet Verification Form 
Student Performance Evaluation (This form must be completed by the Co-op Supervisor)

To begin the co-op registration process, email the office at ltuocs@ltu.edu