CO-OP Education
What is CO-OP?
Co-operative Education is a combination of academic study and work experience. It provides the opportunity to earn a wage, academic credit, and a competitive edge.
- Each work term consists of a full-time paid position
- Alternate academic study with work terms
- You can work locally, nationally or internationally
- While on Co-op, you are still considered to be a full-time student by both CBU and Canada Student Loan
- CBU follows national guidelines as defined by CEWIL Canada.
Eligible Programs:
- Bachelor of Business Administration, 4 year program, all disciplines
- Bachelor of Arts, 3 and 4 year degree programs, all disciplines
- Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment, 4 year program
- Bachelor of Arts Community Studies, 3 and 4 year programs, all disciplines (replaces Work Placement Core Courses COMS 2101/3101)
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Mechanical, 3 and 4 year degree programs
Benefits of Co-op
- Identify and validate your career goals and preferred work environments
- Discover how your degree applies in the workplace with support from faculty members
- Build and grow a professional network
The Co-operative Education Program is delivered through the Career Services. For more information contact Peggy Gordon, Student Placement Officer.
