What is Cooperative Education?

• The Cooperative Education Experience (Co-op) in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of North Dakota is a joint venture between employers and higher education.
• The participating student earns elective credits for paid work experience in a variety of settings.
• Students have the opportunity to perform skills learned in prior and concurrent Nutrition and Dietetics courses while under the guidance of agency staff.
• Each learning/working experience is individualized according to the student's prior academic and work experiences and the needs of the employer.

By participating in the program, the student has the opportunity to:

• Develop good professional work habits.
• Earn additional funds to support their college education.
• Apply classroom learning to a realistic work setting and earn academic credit.
• Gain valuable work experience and professional contacts that will help the student in seeking employment after graduation.

• Majoring in either Dietetics or Community Nutrition
• G.P.A. of 2.5 or better
• Completion of 45 credits including 7-9 N&D credits
• Approval of N&D Co-op Director

• Parallel: Student works at Co-op job part-time while attending regular classes during the fall and spring semesters.
• Alternating: Student works full-time for one semester, then attends UND full-time the next semester.
• Summer: Student is enrolled in a Co-op experience rather than classes during the summer.

• 120-300 work hours per semester or summer session (8-20 hours per week) equals one credit.
• 1-6 credits per semester.
• Repeatable up to 12 credits.