Experiential (or experience-based) learning means integrating your academic course of study with practical, real-world work experience as well as active reflection on what you are learning so that you can go further, faster.
When you engage in experiential learning, you:
Check out our offerings, notice what appeals to you, and contact us to take the next step.
Each DAAP undergraduate program is listed below with the co-op rotation schedule for each. Please note that "N/A" indicates there is not a co-op opportunity for that year.
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School | School | Break |
| 2 | School | Co-op | School |
| 3 | Co-op | School | Co-op |
| 4 | School | Co-op | School |
| 5 | Co-op | School |
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School | School | Break |
| 2 | School | School | Co-op |
| 3 | School | Co-op | School |
| 4 | Co-op | School | Co-op |
| 5 | Co-op | School |
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School | School | Break |
| 2 | School | Co-op | School |
| 3 | Co-op | School | Co-op |
| 4 | School | Co-op | Co-op |
| 5 | School | School |
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School | School | Break |
| 2 | School | School | Break |
| 3 | School | Co-op | School |
| 4 | Co-op | School | Co-op |
| 5 | Break | School |
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School | School | Break |
| 2 | School | Co-op | School |
| 3 | Co-op | School | Co-op |
| 4 | School | School |
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School | School | Break |
| 2 | School | School | Co-op |
| 3 | School | School | Co-op |
| 4 | School | School |
*Art History co-op schedule is optional.
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School | School | Break** |
| 2 | School | School | Break** |
| 3 | School | School | Break** |
| 4 | School | School |
**Internship recommended/optional.
October 8, 2025
At the Venice Biennale — one of the world’s most influential exhibitions for art and architecture — a three-meter-tall wood installation by University of Cincinnati professor Christoph Klemmt and his students is drawing international attention.
October 7, 2025
Nicholas Namyar spent his summer in New York City helping shape artist brands and producing video content at Columbia Records, a division of Sony. Through UC’s top-ranked co-op program, he turned a passion for music and design into real-world industry experience.
October 3, 2025
Walking up to Science Harvest’s booth at the Northside Farmers Market, surrounding their inviting, sparkly craft table, are nothing but kids with smiles. On closer look, the cut-out paper bugs and “pollen” (mac and cheese powder), reveal themselves. Engaging with the kids is Kate Nicole Hoffman, researcher with UCs Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS), as she explains to them how pollination works. Science Harvest’s mission is an extension the mission for PEWS, which is to educate the public on science-related topics to benefit everyone. This makes their weekly appearance at the family-friendly Northside Farmers market a perfect match.
