Experiential Learning

UC academic programs are designed to help you integrate theory with practice. Our goal is to help you graduate with work experience to go with your UC degree.

Getting A Degree of Experience

Depending on your major, you can take advantage of one or more experiential learning options. Check individual program outlines or contact the college that offers your program for details.

• Co-op: Students alternate quarters of classroom study with paid professional work, usually beginning the sophomore year. Most co-op students work six co-op quarters and complete their degrees in five years. Co-op is required in most DAAP, Engineering and College of Applied Science programs and is optional in many Arts & Sciences and Business Programs. During co-op quarters you don't pay tuition, only a professional practice fee of $200.
  
  
• Internships: paid or unpaid program-related professional work that earns credit toward your degree
  
  
• Clinicals: professional experience that's part of most health-care degree or licensing programs
  
  
• Service learning: community service related to your course of study that earns college credit.
  
  
• Practicum: a project where you apply theoretical knowledge in a practical situation
  
  
• Student teaching: professional classroom experience for education majors
  
  
• Fieldwork: professional work under the supervision of a licensed professional in your field, or research conducted outside the classroom
  
  
• Performance: musical and theatrical experience in student productions and professional gigs around town