Political Science
The Political Science Co-operative Education Program (PSCE) provides an opportunity for students to obtain relevant full-time employment experience in fields related to Political Science, such as government, advocacy groups or political parties. Students apply their academic knowledge to practical situations.
Work Placements
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½â€™s undergraduate Political Science program provides students with a solid foundation in areas such as politics and government, governance, political theory, public policy and public administration.
Political Science co-op students can apply their skills in a variety of settings, including government, education, and the non-profit and private sectors in areas such as:
- policy development
- program delivery
- research
- policy analysis
- communications
- advocacy
Work Term Schedule
Candidates who are accepted into the PSCE must complete the normal requirements for their degree along with three full-time work terms. It may be possible for a student to complete two work terms in consecutive semesters.
The following is a typical co-op schedule but there is considerable variation; please contact us about the availability of students in a given term.
| Term: | Fall | Winter | Spring |
| Year 1 | AT 1 | AT 2 | Open |
| Year 2 | AT 3 | AT 4 | WT 1 |
| Year 3 | AT 5 | AT 6 | Open |
| Year 4 | WT 2 | AT 7 | WT 3 |
| Year 5 | AT 8 | ||
| AT = Academic Term; WT = Work Term | |||
Questions?
To hire a co-op student or to find out more about this program please contact us.