Computer Science Work-Integrated Learning
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities in the Faculty of Computer Science are available to students in both Bachelor of Applied Computer Science (BACS) and Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) degree programs.
Computer Science Co-operative Education
Computer Science Co-operative Education (CS Co-op) is a program where academic study is combined with career-related work experience. CS Co-op students pursue three work terms that are discipline-related, career-focused and paid starting the program in second year. Co-op work terms are interspersed with academic study terms so that students apply what they learn in class to real-world work situations and then upon returning to campus, apply what they learn at work to their classroom studies, thereby enriching their learning. It also helps students to explore their career options by test-driving different work environments before they graduate. Students who successfully complete a minimum of three work terms receive a Co-op degree designation upon graduation. Students in the CS Co-op program who are in good standing but successfully complete one or two work terms (i.e. less than three work terms) will be recognized as having completed Work Experience Program. In either case, students in CS Co-op will have gained valuable work experience enabling them to make informed career choices.
Computer Science Co-op Work Term Schedule
There are 2 intakes, one in Fall and one in Winter. The work term schedule is dependant on the intake date
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Admission & Eligibility
Admission into CS Co-op is a competitive process and not guaranteed. Interested students must apply to be admitted and must do so before the application deadline. Intake for student applications typically takes place in the second year of study. Computer Science students applying for CS Co-op must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Enrolled full-time in Bachelor of Applied Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science degree
- Have a CGPA at a minimum of 2.5 and in good academic standing
- Successfully fulfilled the applicable academic requirements for BACS or BCS including successful completion of:
- CSCI 2100.03 Workplace Communications for Computer Science, with a grade of C or higher
- CSCI 2110.03 Data Structures and Algorithms, with a grade of C or higher
- CSCI 2134.03 Software Development, with a grade of C or higher
- CSCI 2141.03 Introduction to Database Systems, with a grade of C or higher
- Successfully complete Foundations in WIL Modules prior to the start of the job search
- Eligible to work in Canada. International students must apply for and receive their Co-op Work Permit prior to the start of the work term (Proof of application is required prior to initiating the job search)
- Proficient in oral and written English
- Motivated and capable of handling the extra workload of preparing for and actively participating in a job search while carrying a full course load
Students with questions or seeking advice are welcome to meet with their WIL Co-op Advisor or the Faculty Co-op Advisor for Computer Science (see below).
Further details on Computer Science Co-op and WEP can be found on the WIL Co-op office’s website at dal.ca/wil.