The Co-operative Education designation is an achievement that goes on both your degree parchment and transcripts. It demonstrates to employers that as a graduate, you are sufficiently prepared to enter the workplace with limited orientation. Co-op graduates are seen to be a proven commodity in the eyes of potential employers, significantly reducing the risk that comes with hiring an entry-level employee.
Work Terms Required for Co-op Designation
Program | Minimum Required Number of Co-op Work Terms |
BA, BFA, BMgt, or BSc | Three 4-month work terms (12 months total) |
Eligible MSc or MA | Two 4-month work terms (8 months total) |
Combined Degree (e.g., BEd/BSc, BEd/BMgt, BFA/BMgt) |
Three 4-month work terms (12 months total)
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Please note:
- The minimums listed above are required to graduate with the BA, BFA, BMgt, BSc, MSc or MA co-op designation.
- Canadian undergraduate students can complete a maximum of six 4-month work terms (24 months total).
- Canadian graduate students can complete a maximum of four 4-month work terms (16 months total).