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Co-operative Education
大象传媒鈥檚 co-op programs are accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada, which confirms that they meet national standards for quality in co-operative education. This accreditation ensures that the co-op program is a recognized educational strategy that effectively integrates work experiences with the academic curriculum, enhancing student learning and encouraging reflection.
For more information about CEWIL visit and also /coop/about/guide/co-op-at-sfu.html. Accredited programs must meet the following criteria.
- Each work term is developed in partnership with the employer and approved by the co-operative education program as a suitable learning environment;
- The student is engaged in productive work for which the student receives remuneration;
- The co-op curriculum supports student learning goals, personal evaluation and reflection;
- The student's performance in the workplace is supervised and evaluated by the student's employer;
- The student's progress during their work term is monitored by the co-operative education program;
- Both work and academic terms are full-time and follow a formalized sequence. The total amount of co-op work experience is normally at least 30% of the time spent in academic study. For programs of two years or less the total amount may be a minimum of 25%. A work term is defined as a minimum of 12 weeks and/or 420 hours full-time paid experience;
- Co-op programs begin and end on an academic term;
The 大象传媒 co-operative education program has been accredited since 1998.
A complete list, including specific disciplines, is available at .
大象传媒 Requirements
All Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and visa students are eligible to participate in the co-op program. Visa students can obtain a co-op work permit, supported by documentation from the co-op program, which permits them to work in co-op approved roles.
Co-op is an optional program, except in the School of Engineering Science, School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, and School of Sustainable Energy Engineering undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Applied Sciences; the School of Computing Science master of science in big data and the School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering master of engineering in smart manufacturing and systems; and the School of Public Policy master of public policy program, where it is mandatory within the program structure.
Acceptance into the co-op program is based on co-op program requirements set by the Co-operative Education Office. Interested students should consult the Co-operative Education website.
Fees
There is a one-time co-op application fee, with co-op work term course tuition charged for each four-month work term in which the student enrolls. Co-op work term course tuition is tax deductible. For information, see Undergraduate Fees.
Degree Designation
Three work terms must be successfully completed for a 4-year undergraduate degree with a co-op designation. Successful completion includes a passing grade (comprised of both a work project evaluation and performance evaluation) and compliance with minimum standards of participation. (A work term typically consists of full-time employment for 13-16 weeks.)
Co-op for Graduate Students
Graduate General Regulation 1.4.7 Practical Experience
Co-operative education integrates work experience and graduate studies. The name reflects the co-operative relationship among the university, employer and student. Practical experience from work terms is related to the student's major interests within the graduate program. A number of graduate programs have been approved, by the relevant graduate program committee, for co-operative education (co-op).
Interested students should consult the Co-operative Education website.
The application to enroll in co-op is subject to departmental approval. Each department has a specific course for the co-op work terms or practica.