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With more than 40 majors to choose from, our curriculum offers you unparalleled opportunity to pick your path and find the right fit for you, whether you’re interested in Natural Sciences and Mathematics or Social Sciences, or Humanities like History and English are more your style. 

Many of our majors also offer opportunities for internships and co-ops both locally and nationally, study abroad and service learning, where you make real-world impact on your community.

If you’re not sure which major is right for you, you’re not alone. Many incoming students aren’t sure with path is the right one—which may be why many of our first-year students choose our Exploratory Studies Program. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll learn more about what each major has to offer, and whether it’s right for you. 

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Why study International Co-op?

The International Co-op Program (ICP) combines rigorous culture and language preparation with a paid co-op experience abroad. ICP students take a required set of ICP courses then complete an eight month international co-op in the spring and summer prior to senior year. Students are awarded an ICP certificate for completion of this program. Applications submitted by the semester App Deadline will be processed within the first month of the following semester. It is recommended that students apply as soon as possible to ensure that they can fit in all required ICP coursework prior to departure. Students may apply up through the summer of their sophomore year.

Students who complete the University of Cincinnati’s International Co-op Program:

  • Gain second language and cultural competency through immersive international work- and classroom-based experiences.
  • Work in a professional environment outside the U.S., with the responsibilities of a co-op student.
  • Gain a competitive edge for full-time employment with global organizations with potential for promotions and international assignments.
  • Develop cross-cutting skills that enhance professional performance in both domestic and international settings.

As a student in the International Co-op Program, you will:

  • Take a course that introduces concepts related to living and working in a new culture (PD2010).
  • Complete 8-10 credit hours of language coursework. Students consistently say that being able to speak the local language is one of the most valuable elements of the program.
  • Live and work abroad for up to eight months in a role comparable to a student co-op assignment in the U.S.
  • Take course designed to support students through navigating re-entry, reverse culture shock, and the reflection process of their experience abroad (PD3005)

Career Possibilities

Students who complete the International Co-op Certificate gain cultural competency through this immersive international work- and classroom-based experiences.

Careers for students who complete this certificate are enriched by their gained cultural experience. Through the acquisition of intercultural competence, students gain behavioral skills that lead to effective and appropriate communication with people of other cultures, This leads to career paths with globally positioned companies.

Minoring in International Co-op

International Co-op Program certificate is offered in the following:

  • German
  • Japanese
  • French
  • Spanish

Advising

Please contact Program Advisor Erin Bove:

erin.bove@uc.edu

Admission Requirements

GPA 3.0 required

Please apply to this certificate using this link.

 

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Quick Facts

CERT2 in International Co-op

Full-Time Program Duration

4.0 Years

Location

West Campus

Interest Areas:

Computers & Technology

Design

Engineering

Contact

P.O. Box 210115
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Phone: (513) 556-4535
Erin Bove
erin.bove@uc.edu