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Co-op is optional for students studying the following graduate-level programs within the Curriculum and Instruction & Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies departments:

• Art Education (MEd)
• Early Childhood Education (MEd)
• Child and Youth Care (MA and PhD)
• Curriculum Studies (MEd)
• Educational Psychology (MEd, MA and PhD)
• Educational Studies (MA and PhD)
• Language and Literacy (MEd)
• Leadership Studies (MEd, MA and PhD)
• Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Educational Technology (MEd)
• Social, Cultural and Foundational Studies (MEd)

How to join

You can join co-op in academic areas where co-op is an option once you finish your first year of study.

• June 15 to September 22 (fall intake): programs in Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Kinesiology
• September 1 to 22 (fall intake): Computer Science
• January 1 to 22 (spring intake): programs in Fine Arts, Humanities, and Computer Science

Here's how to apply:

1. using your ������Ƶ NetLink ID and password
2. Select “Co-op” on the navigation menu
3. Follow the prompts to complete your application

Note: You'll be unable to apply if:

• you've previously been or are currently in another co-op program at ������Ƶ
• you're trying to apply outside of the admission periods

If you are unable to apply through the portal, contact your co-op coordinator.

Program facts

• graduate level, optional co-op
• 2 work terms required for master's students
• 3 work terms required for doctoral students

Fees

You can join co-op in academic areas where co-op is an option once you finish your first year of study.

• June 15 to September 22 (fall intake): programs in Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Kinesiology
• September 1 to 22 (fall intake): Computer Science
• January 1 to 22 (spring intake): programs in Fine Arts, Humanities, and Computer Science

Sample employers & jobs

You could work for:

• government ministries responsible for education (K-12 and post-secondary)
• adult education associations and professional organizations

Other options:

• connect with your co-op coordinator to arrange funding for a job specific to your area of research
• if you’re already working closely with a faculty member or industry partner on a joint endeavor that’s contributing to your graduate research project, you can count this as co-op work term
  • this arrangement would be at the discretion of your school or department through consultation with your co-op coordinator and graduate adviser

Connor Guillet (educational psychology)

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Get support

We're here to support you with every step in your co-op journey, from applying to co-op to making sure you're supported at work. Contact your co-op coordinator or office for assistance.

If you identify as having a disability or a mental health condition, if you belong to an equity group, or if you identify as Indigenous, we have additional supports for your co-op experience.