Students must register for INTL 399W (International Internship) during the approved internship. Registration for INTL 399W uses the Course Change Form, requiring approval from Co-operative Education and an Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences (or designate). Co-operative Education must confirm that a full-time work or voluntary experience for at least 12 weeks duration in a location outside of Canada has been arranged. Students are required to complete the internship reporting requirements as set out by Co-operative Education. Successful completion of INTL 399W will designate fulfillment of the International Internship Option. The evaluation of the internship by Co-operative Education will result in one of the following grades being awarded: pass with distinction, pass, or fail. Clarification about interpretation of eligibility of a full-time or voluntary experience for INTL 399W shall be referred to the Faculty’s Curriculum and Programs Committee.

Regardless of the location of an international internship, the employer must have sufficient command of the English language to communicate with Co-operative Education personnel.

Students who drop INTL 399W without approval from Co-operative Education or who fail to honour an agreement to work with an employer, or conduct themselves in a manner which results in their discharge from the internship, will normally be awarded a grade of fail for INTL 399W and will not be eligible to re-apply to the International Internship Option.

A student who completes an equivalent internship position outside of Canada as part of another university-level academic program should contact Co-operative Education and the Office of the Registrar about the possibility of receiving INTL 399W as transfer credit.

In extenuating circumstances, duly authenticated, a student may apply for permission from the Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee to self-initiate and complete a work placement during the Fall or Winter semester within Canada involving an equivalent immersion in international cultures. As per Waiver of Regulations for Undergraduate Students, Other Regulations, a detailed rationale for the request must be must be made in writing to the Secretary of the Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Prior to doing so a student is expected to meet with Co-operative Education to discuss requirements associated with the proposed equivalency placement.

Possible Course Sequencing for the iBA, International Internship Option (Final 60 Credit Hours)
Semester

Suggested Course Planning

1-4 (60 credit hours)

Follow Possible Course Sequencing for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) (First 60 Credit Hours), including attending an information session about International Internship Option.

5-6 (30 credit hours)

Courses #21-30:

Consider Major and Minor program requirements.

Choose 12 credit hours in IS courses, comprised of 3 credit hours in each of four different disciplines.

Request a degree audit from the Office of the Registrar and consult an academic advisor for assistance with remaining course selections.

Apply to Co-operative Education for entry into the International Internship Option at least eight months before commencing work for the internship.

7 (15 credit hours)

Courses #31-35:

Choose 3 credit hours in an IS course at the 4000-level.

Consider Major and Minor program requirements.

8 (Fall or Winter only) (3 credit hours)

Course #36:

INTL 399W while completing an approved internship outside of Canada.

9 (final 12 credit hours)