Co-operative Education/Internship 1. Summary of Programs1. Summary of Programs
Contact Information by Faculty
Faculty of Arts Location: Social Sciences 102
Haskayne School of Business Location: Scurfield Hall 346 Schulich School of Engineering Career Centre Location: Engineering C 205 Faculty of Science Location: Science B 149 |
Co-operative Education Programs
Co-operative Education programs are offered in the following areas. See the faculty description for further information. Faculty of Arts Anthropology (BSc) Anthropology - Social and Cultural (BA) Ancient and Medieval History Archaeology Canadian Studies Communication and Culture Communication and Media Studies Development Studies Earth Sciences East Asian Language Studies East Asian Studies Economics English Film Studies French Geography German Greek and Roman Studies History International Indigenous Studies International Relations Italian Studies Latin American Studies Law and Society Linguistics Linguistics and Language Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy Political Science Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Urban Studies Visual Studies Women's Studies Haskayne School of Business Accounting Business Analytics Business Technology Management Energy and Professional Land Management Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance General International Business Strategy Marketing Operations Management Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Personal Financial Planning Real Estate Studies Risk Management and Insurance Risk Management: Insurance and Finance Supply Chain Management Faculty of Science Actuarial Science Ecology |
Introduction
Co-operative Education and Internship are optional academic programs that provide students the opportunity to enhance their education by acquiring career-related work experience before graduation. Students gain practical experience, develop a network of contacts, and obtain a better understanding of careers in their field. This program allows students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills developed in the classroom in a practical work environment, enhancing both the academic and employment portions of their University career. Each four month Co-operative Education/Internship work term is registered as a Co-operative Education or Internship course. Evaluation of the Co-operative Education/Internship course/work term is a faculty responsibility and is based on successful completion of a work term report and/or assignment(s) and satisfactory work performance. Work performance is monitored by a Career Advisor and the employer. |
Pattern
Students in the Co-operative Education/Internship program complete the normal academic curriculum while integrating a number of work terms into their program. Work terms and study sessions are full time and all students receive a salary while on a work term. Co-operative Education students complete a minimum of twelve months and a maximum of twenty months of work experience (depending on Faculty/Department requirements), normally alternating periods of work and study starting and ending on an academic session. Internship students complete twelve to sixteen months continuous work experience between their third and fourth academic years. Co-operative Education/Internship programs are designed to expose students to a realistic work environment with employment occurring in all seasons of the year. Each Co-operative Education/Internship position is evaluated as a suitable learning opportunity by the University and students continue to interact with the University for the duration of their employment. Each four-month work term is registered as a Co-operative Education/Internship course and non-refundable course fees are assessed. Courses are evaluated on a Completed Requirements/Fail (CR/F) basis. Upon successful completion of all program criteria, the Co-operative Education or Internship designation will appear on the student's academic transcript and degree parchment. |
Opportunities
A variety of employment opportunities exist for Co-operative Education/Internship participants. Positions are offered in business, government, the professions and not-for-profit organizations. The number and variety of work experience positions available and advertised to Co-operative Education and Internship students varies from term to term and some positions are outside of Calgary. Students compete for job opportunities (placement is not guaranteed) and employers make the hiring decisions. Employers seek students who have relevant education, computer skills, some related work and volunteer experience, and extracurricular involvement. Students have the option of applying to Co-operative Education/Internship positions advertised through Career Services "CareerLink", or finding their own job and having it approved as a suitable learning opportunity. Students can also apply for credit by special assessment on work experience previously completed (Engineering Internship does not offer special assessment on work experience previously completed). |