Schools that teach learning AND doing?

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<p>I’m one of those people who likes to learn not only by reading/studying but by DOING. Are there any colleges for which this type of education is a primary part? Not really talking about science/labs (I want to major in sociology or English) but just in general.</p>

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<p>Take a look at Northeastern.</p>

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<p>So you might want to search colleges with hands-on learning or experiential learning or coop programs.</p>

<p>This article lists some Co-op programs [GoLocalProv</a> | Lifestyle | Colleges with the Best Co-Operative Education Programs](<a href=“http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/colleges-with-the-best-co-operative-education-programs/]GoLocalProv”>http://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/colleges-with-the-best-co-operative-education-programs/)</p>

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<p>WPI’s motto is “Lehr und Kunst” or “Theory and Practice.” [WPI</a> Difference - WPI](<a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/about/difference.html]WPI”>http://www.wpi.edu/about/difference.html)</p>

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<p>Are there any cons to a co-op program like the ones above?</p>

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<p>Usually it takes 5 years to graduate from a co-op program, while at many other schools you can get a Master’s degree in 5 years. You should read up on co-op programs to see if it would interest you. Here is the website for Northeastern’s co-op program for English majors:
<a href=“http://www.northeastern.edu/englishcoop/index.php[/url]”>http://www.northeastern.edu/englishcoop/index.php&lt;/a&gt;
and the one for sociology:
<a href=“http://www.northeastern.edu/ashcoop/[/url]”>http://www.northeastern.edu/ashcoop/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>California Polytechnic State University - Cal Poly for short - in San Luis Obispo. Their motto is “Learn by doing”. They are known for their strong engineering, architecture agriculture and business programs but they also offer quality social sciences.</p>