While pursuing a co-operative degree designation, some students choose to pursue work-term experiences that allow them to develop a deeper exposure to certain skill sets or industries. Co-op certificates are offered through Co-operative Education & Career Action (CECA) to formally recognize these specialized experiences.
To be eligible to receive a co-op certificate, students must complete all the specified requirements listed for the certificate and meet all of their program’s requirements for a co-op degree designation. Note that an individual work term may not be counted toward more than one co-op certificate.
Co-op Research Certificate
Students will be eligible to receive a Co-op Research Certificate if they complete the following requirements:
- Receive credit for at least three work-term experiences with a research work-term indicator (i.e., “RES” indicator).
- Receive credit for a professional development course focusing on research, which can also count toward the PD requirements for the co-operative degree designation.
- Complete the Co-op Research Certificate capstone activity or event. Students can earn this requirement through successful completion of an approved workshop or an online module.
For additional details, visit the Co-operative Education website.