Experiential Learning Opportunities at Brock University |
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I. Overview of Experiential Learning at Brock |
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Brock University offers a variety of Experiential Learning Opportunities for student employment and career preparation, on and off campus. Experiential learning at Brock incorporates both alternatives that are integral to students' academic programs, and alternatives that are optional, non-credit services for students.
Academic experiential learning opportunities are offered by each of the Faculties and include:
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Co-op degree programs |
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Internship degree programs |
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Teaching placements |
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Course-based internships and field work projects |
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Service learning courses |
Non-credit experiential opportunities for current students are co-ordinated in Student Services and include:
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Experience Plus |
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Mentorship Plus |
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Med Plus |
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Music Ed Plus |
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International Plus |
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Campus Wide Co-Curriculm |
Experiential learning at Brock is designed to develop students' skills as productive, competent, responsible and reputable graduates that are well prepared for the workplace.
1. Experiential Learning Contacts in each Faculty:
Associate Director, Experiential Education
Sandy Howe
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Manager, Experiential Learning
Janet Zanutto
jzanutto@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x4531
Faculty of Education
Associate Administrative Director
Concurrent Programs
Ethna Bernat
ethna.bernat@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x5041
Placement Officer, Teacher Education
Michelle Smythe
michelle.smythe@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x4967
Administrative Co-ordinator, Undergraduate Programs
Betty Chambers
bchambers@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x3082
Administrative Co-ordinator, Graduate Programs
Wanda Burger
wburger@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x5496
Faculty of Social Sciences:
Course Co-ordinator, Child and Youth Studies
Ellen Carter
ellen.carter@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x3151
Academic Administrator, Communications, Popular Culture and Film
Penni LaFleur
penni.lafleur@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x5308
Goodman School of Business:
Manager, International Exchanges and Partnerships
Meredith Heaney
meredith.heaney@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x3897
Relationship Manager, Service Learning
Gilliam Kemp
gkemp@brocku.ca
905 688 5550, x5023
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II. Co-op and Internship Programs |
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1. Co-operative Programs Office |
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Director
Cara Boese
Associate Director
Julia Zhu
Senior Employment Relationship Managers
Dana Tonus, Alesia Dane
Employment Development Managers
Nancy Sutton, Lori Sather, Ryan Larouche, Jennifer Kopczikni, Andrea Manici
Career Consultants
Kelley Evans, Andrew Bassingthwaighte, Carolyn Halinda
Administrative Assistant
Kate Balint
Mackenzie Chown A 336, extension 4325
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30
E-mail:coop@brocku.ca
http://www.brocku.ca/co-op/
The Co-operative Programs Office at Brock provides information and assistance to applicants and registered students for all campus co-op and program specific internship programs, and will:
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advise students regarding application to co-op programs, co-op specific academic program requirements, employment opportunities, job placements, and job searches; |
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recruit employers for co-op and internship placements; |
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maintain computerized on-line job banks for co-op and internship postings; |
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facilitate the co-op employment process from initial job postings, interview periods, to employment offers and hires; |
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prepare students for successful work term experiences by developing and facilitating pre-employment workshops; |
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connect students and employers through co-op job postings and on-campus interviews; |
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monitor and support employer/student relationship with regards to job quality and student contribution through site visitation and performance evaluation; |
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support student recruitment initiatives and activities to co-op and internships programs and evaluate student applications for admission decisions; |
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provide employment information to the Registrar's Office for inclusion on students' academic transcripts. |
Students who are interested in applying to a co-op or internship program are encouraged to contact the Co-operative Programs Office for information.
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2. What is a Co-op or Internship? |
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Co-operative education combines traditional undergraduate academic programming and relevant work experience in alternating terms. The work term experiences are designed to prepare students for their transition from university to the professional community. The 4 and 5 year programs enable students to acquire experience in their areas of career interest. The practical experiences and academic studies complement one another. The Co-op Programs Office manages the administration and facilitation of the co-op experience at Brock. Co-op coordinators for each program support students throughout their co-op experience.
Brock University co-op programs have clear advantages, particularly the limited class sizes that ensure appropriate time is allocated to each individual student. Students can explore career possibilities, where their interests lie and the type of work environment that best suits them, helping them make informed decisions about their career options. Co-op graduates have the highest rates of employment after graduation. Many employers use co-op programs as a way to identify and recruit their future permanent workforce.
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3. List of Current Programs |
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Please consult calendar copy programs for specific requirements.
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Co-op programs: |
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Accounting
(BAcc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Biochemistry
(BSc Honours, 5 yrs)
Biotechnology
(BSc Honours, 5 yrs)
Business Administration
(BBA Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Business Economics
(BBE Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Chemistry
(BSc Honours, 5 yrs)
Computer Science
(BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Computing and Business
(BCB Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Computing and Network Communications
(BSc Honours, 4.5 years)
Computing and Solid-State Device Technology
(BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Dramatic Arts
(BA Honours, 4 yrs)
Earth Sciences
(BSc Honours, 5 yrs)
Earth Sciences - Environmental Geoscience
(BSc Honours, 5 yrs)
Economics - Applied Economic Analysis
(BA Honours, 5.5 yrs)
Economics
(BA Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Geography
(BA Honours, BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
History
(BA Honours, 4 yrs)
Kinesiology
(BKin Honours, 4 yrs)
Labour Studies
(BA Honours, 4 yrs)
Mathematics Integrates with Computers and Applications
(BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Mathematics Integrated with Computers and Applications with a Concentration in Statistics
(BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Mathematics and Computer Science
(BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Neuroscience
(BSc Honours, 5 yrs)
Oenology and Viticulture
(BSc Honours, 4 yrs)
Physics
(BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Political Science
(BA Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Political Science - Public Administration
(BA Honours, 4.5 yrs)
Public Health
(BPH Honours, 4 yrs)
Psychology
(BA Honours, With Major, 5 yrs)
Tourism Management
(BA Honours, 4 yrs)
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III. Practica and Course-based Experiential Learning1. Courses With Work Placements |
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In addition to co-op programs, many other academic programs at Brock include specific courses that require a significant work placement. Normally, these course-based experiences are arranged with public service agencies, schools or employers on a voluntary work basis than as paid employment. Most of these courses are a core program requirement for a particular degree program in the discipline.
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2. Records and Fees Policy |
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The course number, course title and final grade are listed on the student's academic transcript. At the discretion of the individual faculty teaching the course, course-based experiential learning can also be linked to students' Experience Plus Records in the following ways:
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students may find exclusive course work placement opportunities for their course on the Volunteers Plus posting service at Career Services; |
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through the on-line posting, students can begin their placement search in the summer, to have an approved placement arranged when the course begins in the fall; |
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in collaboration with their professor, students can arrange with their placement supervisor for the placement details (location, job title, duties/employability skills) to be recorded on their Experience Plus Records. The standard course tuition fee normally covers the costs of course-based experiential learning. |
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IV. Part-time Experiential Learning through Career Services |
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Interim Associate Director
Pauline Dawson
Administrative Assistant
Peggy Karges
905 688 5550, x3242
Resource Centre - Main Floor, Learning Commons
Administrative Offices, ST 119
Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 - 4:30
careers@www.brocku.ca
brocku.ca/experience-plus
Career Services is dedicated to helping students explore career options, define career goals and plan their academic, work and volunteer opportunities to meet those goals. To see a complete description of the services available, please refer to the Student Services and Academic Support section of this calendar.
The following describes the main experiential learning opportunities available through the Career Services department:
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EXPERIENCE PLUS |
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Interim Associate Director
Pauline Dawson
905 688 5550, x4414
brocku.ca/career-services
Experience Plus - Brock's co-curricular transcript program
Brock's unique co-curricular program will provide you with an opportunity to track, highlight and document your activities, experiences and learning done outside of the classroom - things like on-campus jobs, volunteer work, participation in clubs, certificates and workshops. Your Experience Plus transcript will provide an inventory of your university experiences and growth, and will be useful when applying for graduate or professional schools, scholarships and awards, and employment opportunities.
What's unique about Brock's program compared to other university co-curricular programs? We've added a suite of programs designed to create experience and skill-building opportunities in specific areas. The following outlines two of our most popular programs:
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MENTORSHIP PLUS |
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Mentorship Plus
Mentorship Plus Co-ordinator
Pauline Dawson
905-688-5550, x4853
brocku.ca/mentoring
Starting university can be challenging and even a bit over-whelming! You will probably come to Brock's campus with a mixture of excitement, confusion, anxiety, and lots of questions. The Mentorship Plus program can give you the support and encouragement you need to ensure that your first year experience is a successful one. By participating in the program, you will be matched with a successful senior student who shares the same area of study was well as similar career goals and/or interests as you. Your mentor will share their experiences and help answer any questions you may have about campus life. For further information, please visit the Career Services website at brocku.ca/career-services.
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MED PLUS |
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Med Plus Co-ordinator
Donna Chistoff
905 688 5550, x3106
brocku.ca/career-services/med-plus
If you're thinking about a career in health care, the Med Plus program is for you! In partnership with area hospitals, health organizations, and practitioners, Med Plus will provide you with career development, practical experience and the most up-to-date information about the health care sector. Activities include workshops, volunteer placements, job shadowing and guest speakers and community service projects. Students need to apply for this limited enrolment program; applications are due by April 30, 2016.
Music Ed Plus
Dr. Patricia DeBly
905 688 5550, x3210
brocku.ca/humanities/departments-and-centres/music/music-ed-plus
Music Ed Plus, a four year co-curricular experiential learning program, includes practical learning opportunities, as well as workshops and lectures by experts in diverse musical careers. After completing the program, music majors will be more prepared for their future endeavours, whether they are applying to Faculties of Education or graduate schools, seeking music employment, or starting their own private music studio. Students need to apply for this limited enrolment program. Applications are available on the Music Ed Plus website.
For further information about Career Services and other Plus programs, please visit the Career Services website at brocku.ca/career-services.
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