Education in Action

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Benefits of cooperative learning

Learn about the instructional method of cooperative learning, its definition, characteristics and benefits, as well as how it compares to cooperative education (co-op).

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Internships 101

Discover why internships are essential for students. From gaining real-world skills to exploring career paths, this guide covers all you need to know. Learn how UC’s top-ranked internship programs can set you up for success.

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Benefits of cooperative learning

Learn about the instructional method of cooperative learning, its definition, characteristics and benefits, as well as how it compares to cooperative education (co-op).

2

Internships 101

Discover why internships are essential for students. From gaining real-world skills to exploring career paths, this guide covers all you need to know. Learn how UC’s top-ranked internship programs can set you up for success.

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VIDEO: What is co-op really like?

Career Paths

Welcome to “Beyond the Classroom”, a monthly series where we give you a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of Cincinnati co-op students across a variety of majors and industries.

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What can I do with an IT degree?

Career Paths

Information Technology (IT) is a vital piece of today’s world and IT professionals are in high demand. One of the biggest advantages to earning a degree in information technology is the wide-range of opportunities and paths available to you. Nearly every industry requires IT-related talent. Here are five career paths that IT students can pursue.

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VIDEO: Robotic Pets: Will your dog save your life?

Next Up

We’ve all heard the phrase, "dogs are a human’s best friend." For some people, especially aging populations, taking care of a pet isn’t possible. That is where robotic pets come in. But what if robotic pets could do more than provide companionship?

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VIDEO: The evolution of a lecture

Next Up

In this episode of NextUP, University of Cincinnati professor Brian Kinkle discusses the history of college lecturers and how they've evolved to fit the needs of today's generation of students.

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VIDEO: Computer science and everyday life

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Ever wonder how everyday technology works? Your phone? Gaming systems? Search? The University of Cincinnati now offers a brand new, unique course designed for students of any major, not just engineering or computer science. This highly engaging, interactive course will give you a greater understanding of how the technology you use every day works.

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The ultimate guide to cooperative education (co-op)

Co-Op Internships

As the 1906 founder of cooperative education — an educational model where students alternate traditional academic semesters with semesters spent working paid jobs in their field of study — University of Cincinnati continues to house the world’s third-largest co-op program. Each year, students earn a collective $65 million annually while working for over 1,300 employers locally and globally. 

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