About
The College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies (CCPS) at the University of Cincinnati is dedicated to empowering students, alumni, and professionals through comprehensive career and professional development opportunities.
Drawing upon a legacy that began in 1906 when UC pioneered the cooperative education model, its mission is to support all learners at any stage in their educational, personal, and professional development. In collaboration with university stakeholders, industry partners, governmental agencies, and community organizations, CCPS aims to bridge the gap between academic achievement and career success through innovative programs and practical skills training.
In December 2022, the Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education became the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies.
Our co-op and internship programs are among the Top 5 in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Rankings.
In recent years, our scope has grown to encompass not only mandatory cooperative education programs but also optional co-op and internship programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, undergraduate research, service learning, innovation & design thinking, as well as career services through the Bearcat Promise Career Studio.