This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Co-operative Education
Description
Co-operative Education (Co-op) formally integrates academic studies with paid, full-time work experiences in related positions with host employer organizations. The name reflects the co-operative relationship between the employer, the student, and Kwantlen University College. Kwantlen currently offers six Co-op Education programs listed below.
Students enrolling in Co-op programs benefit in many ways. They gain practical work experience while earning a competitive wage to help finance their education. They explore their career choice, develop goals, and learn job search and career success skills. They also learn to apply their skills and knowledge in the world of work. Co-op programs provide the opportunity for students to acquire extensive career-related work experience with their diploma or degree.
The Co-op Education department is responsible for coordinating Co-op work experiences. It works with employers to develop experiences that integrate the skills and knowledge acquired by students in their on-campus courses. Faculty from the department also perform site visits to evaluate the work experiences with both student and employer. The Co-op department provides a series of three mandatory employment skills and communications courses for students enrolled in Co-op diploma programs. Third-year Co-op students must take non-credit employment skills workshops.
Students in Co-op programs are required to pay designated co-operative education tuition fees. Each four-month co-op work term is nine credits. Check with Admissions for more information.
Co-op Education Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
Computer Information Systems Diploma
Environmental Protection Technology Diploma
Marketing Management Diploma
For more information about these Co-op programs, refer to the specific program section of the calendar.
Admission Requirements (to Co-op Education)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting or Entrepreneurial Leadership:
Co-op admission is optional/selective. Students wishing to choose the Co-op option must do so when they apply for admission to the program. Prerequisites for the first co-op work term (COOP 3210) are permission of the instructor as well as a minimum 2.70 grade point average in five program courses.
In addition to academic requirements, satisfactory work evaluations and the completion of all mandatory Co-op courses are required for graduation in a Co-operative Education program. Students completing all the requirements of a Co-operative Education program will receive a Co-operative Education designation on their credential and transcript.
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology:
Co-op admission is optional/selective. Students wishing to choose the Co-op option must do so when they apply for admission to the program.Prerequisites for the first co-op work term (COOP 3210) are permission of the instructor as well as a minimum 2.50 grade point average in any five program (INFO) courses. Students completing all the requirements of a Co-operative Education program will receive a Co-operative Education designation on their credential and transcript.
Computer Information Systems Diploma
Co-op admission is optional/selective. Students wishing to choose the Co-op option must do so when they apply for admission to the program.Prerequisites for the first co-op work term (COOP 1110) are permission of the instructor as well as the completion of first year courses with a minimum 2.33 grade point average.
Environmental Protection Technology (EPT):
Co-op admission is assured upon acceptance in the EPT Program. Students completing all the requirements of a Co-operative Education program will receive a Co-operative Education designation on their credential and transcript.
Marketing Management:
Co-op admission is optional/selective. Students wishing to choose the Co-op option must do so when they apply for admission to the program. Prerequisites for the first co-op work term (COOP 1110) are permission of the instructor as well as the completion of first year courses with a minimum 3.00 grade point average. Students completing all the requirements of a Co-operative Education program will receive a Co-operative Education designation on their credential and transcript.
Transferability of Work Terms
Work terms successfully completed (i.e., noted on transcript) in any approved BC post-secondary Co-op program shall be transferable to any other BC post-secondary Co-op institution. The institution accepting the student using the regular transfer credit process grants transfer.
The acceptance of a student for transfer into another institution having a Co-op program does not guarantee acceptance into the Co-op program at that institution.
An institution may still require that the transfer student complete additional work terms as part of his/her new program of study.
More Information
For more information about Co-operative Education please contact: 604.599.2664
