FAQ
What is the difference between an internship and Co-op?
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INTERNSHIPS |
CO-OP |
Time frame |
Usually lasts for 12 weeks, can occur anytime after 1 year of study |
Must to 3 placements interspersed with academic learning |
Financial costs and benefits |
Tuition for one course, compensated for the work term |
Program fees and usually compensated for the work terms |
Course credit |
Receive elective credit toward degree |
No course credit, receive Co-operative Education designation on parchment |
Workload |
Written assignments and presentation at the end of the internship |
Written assignments |
Who can participate |
Any student who has completed their first year of study with a 2.8 G.P.A. or higher |
Must be enrolled in the CO-OP stream (not available at the Faculty of Agriculture). |