Welcome to the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, where we empower learners and professionals through a wide variety of exploration opportunities.
Drawing on UC’s pioneering work in cooperative education, our mission is to support all learners at any stage in their educational and professional growth.
In collaboration with university, industry, government, and community partners, we bridge the gap between academic achievement and career success through innovative programs, skill development, and service learning.
$99.5m
in collective co-op earnings ('25 - '26)
Our students are poised to become your future workforce. Through a combination of rigorous academics and hands-on co-op experiences, they are prepared to meet the demands of today's industries. By partnering with us, you access a skilled talent pool ready to contribute from day one.
The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies is an online program that leverages work experience for degree completion. It focuses on building skills for a competitive job market, allowing students to align their education with career goals. Through co-op learning, students gain practical experience, guided by faculty, preparing them for broad career opportunities and future success.
Our co-op program is crucial to cultivating and developing our next generation of bright Engineers and Consultants.
Kris Riley Managing Partner | Design Systems Inc.
November 3, 2026
UC mechanical engineering student Amelia Leonard used co-op to land engineering experiences with Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative, gaining confidence, industry connections and hands-on experience in theme park design.
November 2, 2026
Marian Spencer Scholar and finance student Oliver Ahmadou Tiani Vessah, a Bamoun prince from Cameroon, shares how he found community, opportunity and a future in finance at the University of Cincinnati.
October 29, 2026
University of Cincinnati athletic training graduate student Savannah Posey interned with the Buffalo Bills during training camp and received a surprise $20,000 gift toward her student loans from safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson through his Ceedy Cares Foundation.