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STEVENS HENAGER GRADUATE CO-OP PROGRAM
Stevens-Henager College (SHC) founded in 1891, is distinguished as one of the oldest colleges in Utah and in the country. Today, Stevens-Henager is one of the few Utah career colleges offering accredited Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees.
SHC's unique high-value programs attract students from all over the world and prepare them with multiple skills, certifications, and/or licenses so they can succeed within their field.
The international atmosphere at Stevens-Henager, Salt Lake City campus is alive and continually growing. As an international student you will enjoy the benefits of a superior educational experience, a friendly campus environment, and will participate in many new and unique cultural experiences.
Stevens-Henager College offers a unique practical training program in which international graduate students are allowed to work in full-time employment in local American companies while studying for their master degrees. This kind of program is sometimes known as a "co-op" or "internship" program, and is only available at the Salt Lake City, Utah campus.
Program Overview
Stevens-Henager College (SHC) offers a unique Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program to students enrolled in any of its master's degree programs at the Salt Lake City, Utah campus. CPT is authorized by the U.S. Homeland Security Department for F-1 international students and is equivalent to the co-op option for domestic students.
This option is designed to give students practical work experience in curriculum-related employment with local corporations and businesses. For those who select this option paid internship employment is mandatory, beginning in the first academic year of the student's program. Along with the mandatory internship employment, students will need to take a total of 17 courses.
Student Internship Authorization
Immigration Service regulations allow international graduate students who are enrolled in an "internship" or "co-op" program to work in internship positions for as many months as the duration of the program will allow. Throughout the co-op program, international students may work up to 40 hours per week. F-1 students wishing to participate in an off-campus training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum must first obtain work authorization for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). The training, which must be directly related to the students major field of study, is defined as alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum, which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school (Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 214.2 (f)(10).
Benefits to the Student
The practical training that students receive by working in an American Company gives them skills and experience that cannot be obtained in a normal classroom-only education format, thus giving an advantage in achieving life goals after graduation. The wages that are paid to the students for their CPT employment are equal to the wages paid to domestic employees in the same kind of employment. Net earnings are retained by the students and used for their personal or educational needs. Students can choose either part-time (20 hours or less per week) or full-time (20 to 40 hours per week) employment. This can continue for the entire duration of the master's program, as each student may choose. Where possible, class schedules will be arranged so as to facilitate this option. SHC offers daytime, evening, and weekend courses.
Elements of Internship Employment
The SHC master's co-op program consists of 17 courses over a period of two and 1/2 years, depending on the students course load. The internship employment is required for at least eleven months of a student's master's degree program. However, if the student chooses to be employed for longer than eleven months, he/she may continue CPT employment for as long as he/she chooses. Please note, that if full-time CPT employment lasts more than twelve months, the student may lose the right to the Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is normally allowed to students after graduation.
Each student is responsible for locating, interviewing for and obtaining an internship position. However, assistance with preparing students for getting CPT employment will be provided by the College staff. Students are allowed to obtain any employment which is related to an integral part of the curriculum in the student's major field of study. The wages paid for the internship employment depends upon the kind of position found. In the Salt Lake City, Utah area most entry level jobs begin at $9.00 per hour, while more technical jobs may pay at a higher rate.
Number of Courses Required:
All Master degree programs consist of 14 graduate courses which equal 57.5 credit hours. (Some students may be required to take additional "pre-requisite" courses, as determined by an evaluation of an applicant's undergraduate transcripts).
Tuition Cost Per Course:
The tuition cost per graduate program is $21,000, which is equivalent to $339 per credit hour. Prior to taking any core courses in the Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Care Administration, or Master of Nursing Administration programs, each international student must first complete the Cultural Assimilation Series. The cost of the Cultural Assimilation series is $3,864, and consists of the following courses:
WS-001 Employment in the United States
WS-002 Communication Across Cultures
WS-003 United States Culture and Customs
Tuition Cost For all 17 Required Courses *
Masters Degree Program $21,000
Cultural Assimilation Series $3,864
Total Cost $24,864
*Please note that institutional charges are subject to change.
Living Expenses:
If a student takes the normal load of one course every modular period (one month in length) and does not take classes during the summer or other vacation periods he/she can complete a Master's degree in approximately 24 to 30 months. Please note that any prerequisite courses that may be required will add to the cost at the same rate per course as stated above. If 3 or 4 students share an apartment near the College the monthly cost for the rental space and utilities is estimated to be approximately $300 per month each. If food is purchased by the students and they prepare it themselves, the cost is estimated to not exceed $100 per month.
Admission Requirements / Eligibility
- Evidence of English proficiency, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer base) or 6.0 on IELTs. or documentation showing you have taken at least two years of classes taught in English.
- proof of Bachelor's degree awarded in original language as well as an English translation
- Official or attested TRANSCRIPTS in original language as well as an English translation, sealed in an university envelope. You should show they have the equivalent of a 2.25 GPA or greater.
- Financial support documents
Application
To apply for the Stevens-Henager Co-op Program, please send the following materials to USEH International at 1640 Powers Ferry Rd. B. 17 Ste 250 Marietta, GA U.S.A. Please email us at academics@useh.org after you send us your application packet. Please note, that in some countries applicants will need to go through a HTIR appointed agency, and consequently, their file will be forwarded to the agency in their location. HTIR is responsible for all preparatory details, pre-screening and visa advising. SHC makes all decisions regarding admissions and issuing of the I-20.
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