The Professional Experience Program Option requires students to complete one work term of 12 to 16 months, in approved employment related to their discipline. The work term is conducted after the Third Year of the program. Students in the Option graduate approximately 12 months after students in the regular program. To obtain the Professional Experience Program designation, students must successfully complete all the requirements of both their academic program and the Option. No academic credit is given for participation in this Option.
Students apply to employers with whom they are interested in working.
Employers are encouraged to interview on campus. Students prepare for the job search by attending workshops and individual counselling sessions. Each position is approved as a suitable learning situation, and students are engaged in productive work. Their progress is monitored by the Co-op Office and their performance is supervised and evaluated by their employers. Students are compensated by their employers for work performed.