The Department’s Co-op program opens doors for History students who want to gain real-world job experience in a diverse range of professional fields, while at the same time obtaining a well-rounded education.
The program combines academic and work terms over a four-year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting before starting their first work placement.
Students admitted to the History Co-op program follow an approved pattern along the lines outlined below:
| Year | Fall/Winter | Spring/Summer |
| 1 | 1st-year HIST credit, context credits, electives | |
| 2 | HIST 0N90 (Co-op-run professional preparation) HIST credits, electives | HIST 0N01 (work placement) |
| HIST 2C01 (reflective learning & integration) | ||
| 3 | HIST credits, electives | HIST 0N02 (work placement) |
| HIST 2C02 (reflective learning & integration) | ||
| 4 | Advanced HIST credits, electives | HIST 0N03 (work placement) |
| HIST 2C03 (reflective learning & integration) |
Learn more about program requirements here.
For information about individual Co-op-related courses, search the Course Filter for the prefix HIST here. Page down to find courses. Then, click on each course title for the description.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN HISTORY CO-OP
- Minimum grade average: Students must maintain a minimum 70 percent average in History courses and a minimum 60 percent in non-History courses. If the major average falls below 70, participants won’t be able to stay in the program – so applicants should keep this in mind from the start.
- Co-op fees: In addition to standard fees for academic study, participants in Co-op pay an annual administrative fee. Find information about fees here.
For more information, visit the Co-op Office here