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Cooperative Education Programs

Cooperative Education Programs

Earn college credit while gaining valuable experience. The Internship and Travel/Study programs provide students with an opportunity to earn credit for employment, internship, volunteer, and international travel/study experiences that will enhance their professional and personal development, leadership development, and sense of civic responsibility.

Internship/Work Experience Program

Earn college credit for internship or employment activities. Advantages include the opportunity to explore or clarify career choices, acquire career-related experience, and improve or learn new skills applicable to future employment.

Community Service/Volunteer – CMS 197, 198, and 199

Earn credit for volunteer service in non-profit, community-based organizations, schools, and/or hospitals.

Variable credits awarded as follows:

  • 33 hours/quarter = 1 credit
  • 66 hours/quarter = 2 credits
  • 99 hours/quarter = 3 credits

Travel/Study Courses

Earn credit for language enhancement, research-based, or internship/volunteer experiences in an international setting.

EDU 291:Using the World as a Classroom
HUM 289:Chinese Language through Experiential Activity
HUM 290:German Language through Experiential Activity
HUM 291:Spanish Language through Experiential Activity
HUM 292:French Language through Experiential Activity
HUM 293:Italian Language through Experiential Activity
HUM 297:Japanese Language through Experiential Activity
HUM 298:Portuguese Language through Experiential Activity
ITL 197/198:International Cooperative Education
SCI 296:Natural History: Tropical Ecosystems in Costa Rica
SCI 297:Natural History: Tropical Ecosystems
SSC 297:Travel/Study Experience


Cooperative Education Programs
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning Website
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room BE1103
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 587-5422
FAX: (206) 287-5529