Co-operative Education Program

Co-operative education at Drexel's College of Information Science and Technology (IST) emphasizes career management through experiential learning as an integral part of the education process. IST Co-op is based on paid employment in practical, major-related positions consistent with the interests, abilities, and aptitudes of the students.

A Sampling of Co-op Job Titles and Employers 1994-1995 for the Information Systems undergraduates at the College of Information Science and Technology:

• PC/LAN Specialist, Bristol-Myers-Squibb
• Executive Support Systems, Johnson & Johnson
• Business Systems Specialist, Centocor
• Data Communications Specialist, General Accident Insurance
• Systems Engineering Support, Silicon Graphics Computers
• Computer Development Specialist, Thomas Jefferson University
• Telecommunications Intern, CIGNA
• Software Development Intern, Towers Perrin

A comparision of Average Gross Co-op Earnings for 1994-95 for the various colleges at Drexel University:

(Over a 6-month period)

• Design Arts - $7,982
• Business and Administration - $9,724
• Arts and Sciences - $10,426
• Engineering - $11,518
• Information Science and Technology - $10,894

For more information contact:

Career Services
(215) 895-1020

Co-operative Education
(215) 895-2185