Work while you study
If you decide to participate in the co-op option, you’ll complete five academic terms and at least six months of work terms during the first two years. During your third and final year of the program, you'll complete the last two academic terms as well as a final work term.
Current students
If you started this program before September 2016, you can find the appropriate transition plan document here:
Program Content
Effective Date: September 2016
Co-op Students
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Co-op designation will be required to complete 10 credits of work experience:
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECET 104 | Work Term - 4 month | 4 |
| ECET 208 | Work Term - 8 month | 6 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Full Time Co-op Model (Example)
| Year | Fall(Sept-Dec) | Winter(Jan-Apr) | Summer(May-Aug) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Term 1 | Academic Term 2 | ECET 104 |
| 2 | Academic Term 3 | ECET 208 | |
| 3 | Academic Term 5 | Academic Term 4 | NA |
Notes
- Student must complete "CDEV WPS (Workplace Preparation Skills)" prior to their first Co-op or Internship work term.
Internship Students
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Internship designation will be required to complete 4 - 8 credits of work experience:
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum one of: | ||
| ECET 104 | Work Term - 4 month | 4 |
| ECET 204 | Work Term (optional)- 4 month | 4 |
| Total Credits | 4-8 | |
Internship Model (Example)
| Year | Fall(Sept-Dec) | Winter(Jan-Apr) | Summer(May-Aug) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Term 1 | Academic Term 2 | ECET 104 |
| 2 | Academic Term 3 | Academic Term 4 | ECET204 |
| 3 | Academic Term 5 | ECET204 | NA |
Notes
- Student must complete "CDEV WPS (Workplace Preparation Skills)" prior to their first Co-op or Internship work term.
