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.
October 15, 2026
UC College of Engineering and Applied Science alumnus Adam Hauke talks to Medium about the speed of innovation in developing new medical devices. Hauke is global director of product strategy & innovation at Gentherm Medical. He earned a doctorate and bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from UC.
October 12, 2026
University of Cincinnati student Layne Wagner recently completed a co-op with Populous, a global design firm that’s worked on over half of the host stadiums for the 2026 World Cup.
October 7, 2026
Despite the looming demographic cliff, the University of Cincinnati and five other major Greater Cincinnati universities grew enrollment this fall, with UC reaching a record 54,437 students, helped by strong first-year demand.