Architecture Co-op

Faculty of Architecture and Planning, School of Architecture

 

Since 1970, the School of Architecture has offered Co-operative Education (Co-op) as a critical element of the professional degree program.  Architecture Co-op includes a four-month work term (500 hours) in the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (BEDS) and, for students who continue, an eight-month work term (1000 hours) within the Master of Architecture.  The Architecture Co-op program provides students with practical experience in building design and responsible professional practice.  At least one work term must be under the supervision of a Licensed Architect.

Co-op work terms are mandatory components for both the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies and Master of Architecture programs.  Students are required to complete a co-op orientation course (ARCH 8890.00 / ARCH 9890.00) prior to initiating their job search. Students with questions or requiring support are encouraged to contact their WIL Co-op Coordinator as well as the School of Architecture Co-op Instructor as they prepare and search for their Co-op experiences.

Architecture Co-op - Work Term Schedule

 

Architecture Co-op (Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies)

BEDS	Year 3		Year 4
	Fall	Win	Sum	Fall	Win
	S-1 (B1)	S-2 (B2) ARCH 8890	S-3 (B3)	W-1 (B4) ARCH 8892	S-4 (B5)

• BEDS students must complete two years of academic study prior to admission to the School of Architecture. Most continue to M.Arch following the B5 study term.

 

Master of Architecture Co-op (M.Arch)

M.ARCH	Year 5				Year 6
	Sum	Fall	Win	Sum	Fall	Win
	S-5 (M1)	S-6 (M2)	W-2 (M3) ARCH 5308	W-3 (M4) ARCH 5309	S-7 (M5)	S-8 (M6)

• S = Study Term; W = Work Term
• B and M labels are used by the School of Architecture to indicate specific terms in BEDS and M.Arch program

 

Program Contacts

WIL Co-op Office

General Inquiries: “Ask Co-op"	askcoop@dal.ca
Kelly Roche, Co-op Coordinator	kelly.roche@dal.ca

School of Architecture Co-op Instructors

Benjie Nycum, Faculty Co-op Instructor, BEDS	b.nycum@dal.ca
Prof. Brian Lilley, Faculty Co-op Instructor, M.Arch	brian.lilley@dal.ca

 

Further information details on Architecture Co-op can be found on the Co-op office’s website at dal.ca/wil.

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