B.Sc.(Env.) Co-op

Click on the button that corresponds with when you started in the program for information on Co-op Credits:

2021-2022 and earlier2022-2023 and later

The B.Sc. (Env.) Co-op Experience

A principal aim of the Co-op program is to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career by enhancing the integration of theory and practice.

The B.Sc.(Env.) Co-op program is a five year program, including four work terms. Students must follow the academic work schedule as outlined in the Schedule of Studies for their major. 

Information about policies, fees and work term requirements can be found on the Co-op Process website. 

Co-op Office Expectations

In the semester prior to a scheduled Work Term, you will be in a “Job Search” semester. You are required to engage in an active job search process. You will work closely with your Co-op Coordinator during this process. 

During your Work Term, your focus is on your work responsibilities. If you have questions about your work experience or situation, contact your Co-op Coordinator as soon as possible. In addition to your work place responsibilities, you have a number of other tasks to complete during your Co-op Work Semester. If you have any issues accessing the Learning Goals Sharepoint site contact your Co-op Coordinator for assistance.

The following Sharepoint links provide details about components that must be submitted to the co-op office during each co-op work term:

Requesting Re-admission Into Co-op

If you have been required to withdraw from the Co-op program and you have medical, psychological or compassionate grounds to submit a request for re-admission into the Co-operative Education program, refer to the Experiential Learning Hub website for forms and information on deadlines and process for appeals.

Co-op Work Report Expectations

*NEW* Co-op Work Report Expectations (starting S25)

Reporting on your work term provides the opportunity to consider what you experienced and how you can apply your new capabilities. The objectives of these reports are to document your goals, experiences, and skill development and use them to help you plan your future.

Throughout your work terms you are encouraged to participate in the learning activity of journaling to support your ability to reflect on the work experiences. Do this as frequently as you like using whatever format you choose (i.e. a blog posting, vlog, pictures, notes, written journal, etc.). Record what you did, what you are learning, note the challenges, and things that you enjoyed, accomplished etc. Your journal activity should support your work term reports and will help you become an active practitioner of reflection, which will serve you beyond this co-op experience. 

Submission Requirements & Grading

  • Due Dates: A 4-month co-op work report is due on the 5th class day of the semester following the 4-month co-op work term. If you have work terms that are sequential, you must submit the report for each 4-months of the work term you just completed by the 5th day of class the following semester, regardless of whether you are continuing to another work term (even with the same employer). For example, if you are doing work term three and four back-to-back, you will hand in the COOP*3000 report when that semester is over and then hand in a report for COOP*4000 at the end of that semester (i.e. by the 5th class day of the subsequent semester).
  • Dropbox: Each co-op work report must be submitted to the Dropbox on CourseLink that corresponds with the semester completed. Use this standardized naming convention to save your file: First name, last name, Work Term Report # (i.e. COOP1000). E.g. Samuel, Smith, COOP 1000 Work Term Report.
  • Format: All written work should be double-spaced, using a 12pt accessible sans serif font (e.g. Arial), and standard margins. Presentation guidelines are provided in the assignment description.
  • Grading Criteria: All reflective papers and presentations will be graded according to the criteria indicated in the grading rubric below. You will be assessed on:
  • The level of clarity in your writing and presentation.
  • The relevance of your reflections, i.e., are they meaningful and connected to your goals?
  • Your ability to move beyond describing your work term and analyze how the experience contributed to your development.
  • The connections you make between your work experience, classroom learning, and your goals. 
  • Final Grade: The grading scale is Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory (if your report is graded as UNSAT, you will have 1 opportunity to resubmit). This grade will appear on your official transcript.
  • Alternative Format: If you wish to submit a report in an alternate format, seek permission from the faculty advisor for your major.
  • Proposals and Employer Comment forms are no longer required as part of the academic requirements of the co-op work terms for B.Sc.(Env.) students.

The following links provide detailed requirements for each 4-month Work Report:

Grading Rubric used for all B.Sc.(Env.) Co-op Work Reports:

For More Information

Please contact your Co-op Coordinator or Co-op Advisor or visit the Experiential Learning Hub website.

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