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2. Regulations for Formalized Co-operative Education/Internship Programs


Formalized Co-operative Education and Internship programs are programs recognized with a sub-degree nomenclature that provide students the opportunity to enhance their education by acquiring work experience before graduation. Students must apply for admission to these co‐operative or internship programs, see section 2.1 for more information.

Students in the Co-operative Education/Internship program complete academic curriculum while integrating a required number of work terms, as indicated by their program, into their degree. All terms including work terms are full-time and all students normally receive a salary while on a work term. During work terms, students register in a course that has an assigned instructor of record. Work performance is monitored by a Co-operative Education/Internship advisor and the employer.

Each Co-operative Education/Internship position is evaluated as a suitable learning opportunity by the Faculty and students continue to interact with their Faculty for the duration of their employment. Upon successful completion of all program criteria, the Co-operative Education or Internship will appear on both the student's academic transcript and degree parchment.

Students have the option of pursuing Co-operative Education/Internship positions advertised through the Centre for Career and Personal Development, their faculty job board or by finding their own job and having it approved as a suitable learning opportunity.


Undergraduate students

Co‐operative Education students complete a minimum of two work terms (4 months each) up to a

maximum of five work terms (four months each) depending on Faculty requirements, normally

alternating periods of work and study.

Internship students normally complete a minimum of eight months to a maximum of sixteen months of

continuous work experience, depending on Faculty requirements, between their third and fourth

academic years.

Post‐secondary transfer students are advised to complete one academic term at the University of

Calgary prior to a work term.

graduate students

Internship students normally complete a minimum of eight to a maximum of sixteen months of

continuous work experience as determined by their program.

Graduate students will complete their internship according to timelines defined by their program.

Formalized Co-operative Education/Internship Programs are offered in the following Faculties/Programs:

Undergraduate

  • Faculty of Arts
    Co-operative Education

  • Haskayne School of Business
    Co-operative Education

  • Schulich School of Engineering
    Internship

  • Faculty of Science
    Internship

Graduate

  • Schulich School of Engineering

    Master of Engineering (Course-based) Program with Internship


2.1 Admission to Co-op and Internship Programs

2.2 Course Registration in Co-op and Internship Programs

2.3 Work Terms and Course Work

2.4 Withdrawal Policies for Co-op and Internship Programs

2.5 Graduation in Co-op and Internship Programs

2.6 Fees for Co-op and Internship Programs


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