CCM - County College of Morris

Cooperative Education & Internships

• Cooperative education and internships are credit-bearing courses offered in many career majors. 
• A co-op/internship is required in some majors, optional in others, and is offered for two, three, or four credits, depending on your major.    
• A cooperative education experience is a paid position with a minimum work requirement of 300 hours. 
• An internship experience is unpaid with a minimum work requirement of 150 hours.  Internships are available only in select majors.

• Be a full-time or part-time student at County College of Morris matriculated in a major offering co-op or an internship (not available to "visiting" students)
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Have finished the majority of the course work in your major and nearing completion of your CCM degree

 

 

Biotechnology / Biology

Broadcasting, Media Studies*

Business

Chemical Technology

Computer Information Systems

Communications*

Culinary Arts & Sciences

Dance* - Not administered through Career Services.  Please visit the academic office for Dance for more information. 

Digital Media Technology*

Early Childhood Development/Education

Electronics Engineering Technology

Graphic Design*
Hospitality Management

International Studies (coming soon)
Journalism, Media Studies*

Landscape and Horticultural Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology

Photography Technology

Telecommunications Systems Technology

The Process

STEP 1: Application (The Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education, Cohen Hall 203)
STEP 2: Approval for participation in cooperative education/internship (Faculty Co-op/Intern Advisor)
STEP 3: Resume assistance, referrals and interviews (The Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education)
STEP 4: Registration for co-op/intern credits (The Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education)
STEP 5: Meet with advisor (Faculty Co-op/Intern Advisor)
STEP 6: Begin the work experience  

 

Participation in co-op/internship presents the opportunity to expand your learning beyond the classroom. Through such a work experience you will have a chance to make more informed career decisions, apply new skills and experiences to classroom instruction, gain academic credit toward graduation, earn a salary to help defray educational expenses (co-op), enhance your resume, references and work experience, develop professional, technical, and human relations skills, use specialized facilities and equipment on the job, and gain self confidence, maturity and judgment.  

The many benefits offered by co-op/intern experiences also provide you with an all-important competitive edge in the job market. National statistics indicate that 80% of students who participate in such work experiences are offered permanent employment by their co-op/intern employers upon graduation; former CCM co-op students/interns report similar placement success.