Beyond the Classroom
Learn by Experience, Not Just by Example
The construction management program will consist of many hands-on projects, but students can also gain even more experience before graduating. With co-op programs and internships, students will have a competitive edge during the career search and discover even better job opportunities.
Cooperative Education (Co-Op)
Construction management majors are encouraged to participate in the cooperative education (co-op) program. Through the co-op, students will receive a Bachelor of Science in construction management in five years while completing a minimum of three additional semesters of experience as a construction manager.
Students will benefit in several ways through the co-op program. Most importantly, it provides valuable experience for a future career. Employers have an opportunity to hire students as prospective employees, and students can gain experience and weigh their options before entering the workforce.
Co-op students typically receive a higher salary offer upon graduation compared to those not in the co-op program. Graduates are also frequently offered long-term employment opportunities.
The table below shows the calendar for a typical student in the co-op program. After two years of regular classes, the student begins their co-op period and works through the summer. Their junior year will be split between a semester of classes and a
semester of work. Afterward, semesters will rotate between classes and work, leading up to graduation.
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Co-op Calendar
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| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| 1 | School 1 | School 2 | Work Option |
| 2 | School 3 | School 4 | Work 1 |
| 3 | School 5 | Work 2 | School 6 |
| 4 | Work 3 | School 7 | Work 4 |
| 5 | School 8 | School 9 | |
Co-op students can choose from a wide range of employers within the Evansville area and throughout the tri-state region (Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois). For more information about the University's Cooperative Education Program, please visit the 糖心传媒 Center for Career Development.
Internships
Students can benefit from semester-long, full-time professional work experiences through internships. Internship placements are set up through School of Engineering and Computer Science faculty or the Center for Career Development.
