Formal admission to Co-op program. Academic theory is integrated with workplace learning. Work may be paid or unpaid but must relate directly to the primary or closely related secondary specialization.
Communication is maintained with the faculty sponsor throughout the term.
After the objectives developed in the contract have been fulfilled and five academic assignments completed, a letter grade is awarded and upper-level credit may be earned toward a degree. Your workplace is the classroom. The Co-op course consists of 15 weeks of guided study in your work environment. The content of your workbased learning is determined by your job responsibilities and by the learning objectives you define in your learning contract. Completion of the Co-op assignments will help you view your workplace, your organization, your role as an employee and your career goals in a broader context.