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 meet all of their program's requirements for a co-op degree designation and complete all the specified requirements listed for the certificate. 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 research work-term experiences approved by CECA.
- Receive credit for PD 13: Research in the Workplace, which can also count toward the PD requirements for the co-operative degree designation.
- Complete the Co-op Research Certificate Capstone. Completion of the Capstone includes successful articulation or researcher skills during a panel interview and networking event, organized by CECA specifically for Capstone participants. The Capstone is only open to students who have completed the above requirements.
For additional details, visit the Co-operative Education website.