This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only.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 course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Co-operative Education
Description
Co-operative Education (Co-op) formally integrates academic
studies with paid, full-time work experiences at host employer
organizations. The name reflects the co-operative relationship
between the employer, the student, and Kwantlen University
College.
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 wishing to choose the Co-op option must enroll in COOP
1101 in the fall semester in order to compete for a work term the
next summer, (for example: take COOP 1101 in September 2004 in
order to compete for a Summer 2005 work term). Students
completing all the requirements of a Co-operative Education
program will receive a Co-operative Education designation on their
credential and transcript.
Students in Co-op programs are required to pay designated co-
operative education tuition fees. Check with Admissions for more
information.
Kwantlen currently offers six Co-op Education programs listed
below.
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
Diploma of Environmental Protection Technology
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 contact the co-op office upon admission
into the degree program. Prerequisites for the first co-op work term
(COOP 3210) are COOP 1101, permission of the instructor and a
minimum 2.70 grade point average in five program courses.
In addition to academic requirements, satisfactory work evaluations
are required in this co-op option.
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology:
Co-op admission is optional/selective. Students wishing to choose
the Co-op option must contact the co-op office upon admission
into the degree program. Prerequisites for the first co-op work term
(COOP 3210) are COOP 1101, are permission of the instructor
and a minimum 2.50 grade point average in any five program
(INFO) courses.
In addition to academic requirements, satisfactory work evaluations
are required in this co-op option.
Computer Information Systems Diploma
Co-op admission is optional/selective. Students wishing to choose
the Co-op option must enroll in COOP 1101 in conjunction with
their first academic term courses. 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:
Co-op admission is assured upon acceptance in the EPT Program.
While successful completion of the two Co-op work terms is
regarded as a requirement to graduate, effective September 2004 it
may be possible to graduate without one or both Co-op
components. This would be regarded as an exceptional
circumstance, and is based on recommendation by the Program
Chair in consultation with the Co-op office.
Marketing Management:
Co-op admission is optional/selective. Students wishing to choose
the Co-op option must enroll in COOP 1101 in conjunction with
their first academic term courses. 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.
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 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
