Gain relevant work experience and build your professional network while completing your Psychology degree.
Students can complete any Psychology four-year degree with a co-op in a little more than four years. Students in the co-op program complete the same courses as Psychology majors, but also have three terms (four months each, for a total of 12 months) of work placements and non-credit co-op training courses. These placements give you the opportunity to gain some applied skills in the workplace while completing your degree.
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Co-op Student Stories
Tabetha Sheppard, Operation Monarch
Tabetha completed her co-op with Operation Monarch, a Niagara-wide transformation that introduced a new hospital information system (HIS) across Niagara Health and Hotel Dieu Shaver.
In her role as a HIS Training Student, she supported the rollout of a modern electronic medical records (EMR) platform that replaced paper-based records and older systems to improve care and efficiency across hospital sites.
Throughout her co-op, she helped prepare training sessions, maintained learning documentation, tracked staff progress and provided real-time support during the crucial GoLive period.
“This co-op really solidified my interest in working in clinical or hospital environments. I love the energy, the sense of purpose and how people and systems come together to improve lives.”
Lulu Antonucci, John Howard Society of Niagara
Lulu says she discovered “her calling” to work with people affected by the justice system through her co-op and volunteer experiences with the John Howard Society of Niagara, a non-profit organization focused on reducing the social, economic and personal costs of crime through justice, prevention, employment and education initiatives.
She completed three works terms as a Student Bail Court Worker and cites skills such as problem-solving, adaptability and confidence as key takeaways from her co-op experiences.
Following her co-op journey, she was hired as a full-time employment counsellor to lead the John Howard Society of Niagara’s Workpath program, supporting justice-involved individuals in finding meaningful employment.
“The experience I gained through Brock’s co-op program was pivotal in shaping my career path, and I’m grateful for the guidance and connections that allowed me to turn my passion into a professional opportunity.”
Shadaé Brown, Gillian’s Place
Shadaé Brown was recognized as one of Brock University’s 2024 Co-op Students of the Year for her work as a Relief Counsellor at Gillian’s Place, a shelter for survivors of domestic violence, where she found full-time employment after graduation.
Throughout her time at Brock, she tackled issues related to anti-Black racism, anti-ableism and mental health. She worked with Brock’s Inclusive Education Lab and Youth Development Lab, held a role on the President’s Advisory Committee on Human Rights, Equity, and Decolonization (PACHRED), and served as a Mental Health Team Lead and Peer Health Educator.
“Through research initiatives, campus leadership and valuable co-op placements, I gained the skills and perspective needed to effectively support marginalized communities.”
