Cooperative Education Programs

Expand your education and accelerate your career, earning advanced degrees through our cooperative programs.

Cooperative Education Programs

Leverage your education with cooperative programs at Susquehanna University.

Susquehanna University’s cooperative education programs allow you to extend your classroom learning through partnerships with prestigious institutions. These co-ops enable you to earn academic credits at Susquehanna while paving the way for a second bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Participating in a cooperative education program gives you the chance to continue your studies at top universities, making you a competitive candidate in the job market. You’ll gain valuable experience and be well-prepared for a successful career upon graduation.

Eligibility and admission vary by program. For more details, visit the specific program pages below.

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Engineering 3+2 Programs

We offer cooperative programs at three of the top-50-ranking universities in the United States that offer engineering. This is designed for Susquehanna students majoring in chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics.

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MBA 4+1 Program

You can earn a Master of Business Administration in as little as one year at the University of Nicosia. This program is open to all majors.

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Master’s in Management & Organizational Leadership

Bridge the gap between your science or technical background and the business world with a Master of Management & Organizational Leadership at Penn State. This program is open to STEM majors.

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Pharmacy 3+4 Programs

Earn both a bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna and a doctoral degree through our partnerships with Duquesne University or Temple University in only seven years.

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ROTC

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program prepares college graduates for entry-level positions in the U.S. Army. Many graduates serve extended periods on active duty with the regular Army, while others pursue civilian careers and serve part time in the Army Reserve or National Guard. ROTC students are eligible for an academic stipend and scholarship assistance.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Programs

High school students and first- or second-year Susquehanna students (with fewer than 60 total college credits) may apply to LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program through LECOM’s EAP portal. After screening, selected students will be offered an interview with LECOM. If successful, they will receive provisional acceptance into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

LECOM guarantees five EAP seats annually in the DO and DMD programs for qualifying students. Dental school seats are available only at the LECOM Bradenton, Florida, campus. Pharmacy program seats are available at the Lake Erie or Bradenton campuses. LECOM also guarantees two EAP seats for provisionally accepted students in the DPM program.

Salus University Audiology, Optometry and Occupational Therapy Programs

Salus University reserves three seats in each incoming class for successful Susquehanna students in the programs below. Students complete four years at Susquehanna, earning their bachelor’s degree before matriculating into a Salus program.

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) 4+2 program: Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher GPA, including required prerequisite courses.

Doctor of Audiology (AuD) 4+4 program: Students must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, including required prerequisite courses.

Doctor of Optometry (OD) 4+4 program: Students must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, including required prerequisite courses.