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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:
Non-credit experiential opportunities for current students are co-ordinated in Student Services and include:
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/School: Associate Director, Experiential Education Sandy Howe Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Manager, Experiential Learning Janet Zanutto 905 688 5550, x4531 Faculty of Education Associate Administrative Director Concurrent Programs Ethan Bernat 905 688 5550, x5041 Placement Officer, Teacher Education Michelle Smythe 905 688 5550, x4967 Administrative Co-ordinator, Undergraduate Programs Betty Chambers 905 688 5550, x3082 Administrative Co-ordinator, Graduate Programs Wanda Burger 905 688 5550, x5496 Faculty of Social Sciences: Course Co-ordinator, Child and Youth Studies Ellen Carter 905 688 5550, x3151 Academic Administrator, Communications, Popular Culture and Film Penni LaFleur 905 688 5550, x5308 Goodman School of Business: Manager, International Exchanges and Partnerships Meredith Heaney 905 688 5550, x3897 Relationship Manager, Service Learning Gilliam Kemp 905 688 5550, x5023 |
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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 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:
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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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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Please consult calendar copy programs for specific requirements. |
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Accounting (BAcc Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) Business Administration (BBA Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BBE Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) (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) (BA Honours, 4 yrs) (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) Earth Sciences - Environmental Geoscience (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) Economics - Applied Economic Analysis (BA Honours, 5.5 yrs) (BA Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BA Honours, BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BA Honours, 4 yrs) (BKin Honours, 4 yrs) (BA Honours, 4 yrs) Mathematics (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) Mathematics and Computer Science (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) Mathematics - Statistics (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 4 yrs) (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BA Honours, 4.5 yrs) Political Science - Public Administration (BA Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BPH Honours, 4 yrs) (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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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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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 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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Interim Associate Director Pauline Dawson 905 688 5550, x4414 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 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 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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V. Experiential Learning Programs through International Services |
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Manager, International Learning Programs Christina Bosilo 905 688 5550, x4698 brocku.ca/international-services/international-plus International Plus is aimed at increasing your global and cultural awareness through volunteer placements that spark interactions with people from around the world. There are three primary components to the program: workshops, lectures, and exposure hours. When you meet the requirements for each of these, you're awarded with an International Plus Certificate. All of the workshops, lectures, and exposure hours you have done will be tracked through Experience Plus, so your efforts will be well documented and readily displayed. This program is offered in partnership by International Services and Career Services. For further information about International Services and their events and other international learning opportunities, please visit the international Services website at brocku.ca/international services. |
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Student Leadership and Engagement Co-ordinator Amber Scholtens 905 688 5550, x4376 experiencebu.brocku.ca (login with your Badger ID and password) Experience BU is designed to be a place where you can find out what is happening on campus and ways to be involved at Brock University. Departments, clubs, campus groups and community organizations will post events and opportunities through the year, so check Experience BU often to stay informed. Both BUSU ratified and non-ratified student clubs have pages on Experience BU making it easy to find clubs that interest you to join! The newest addition to Experience BU is the Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum (CWC) - a unique guide designed to help you get the most of your experiences beyond the classroom. The CWC is made up of ten domains chosen because they represent skills that employers increasingly expect from university graduates, and they offer opportunities to enhance your personal growth and to help you make the most of your time at Brock. If you participate in activities related to all of these different domains, we believe you will have a richer, more meaningful Brock experience and will be even better positioned to pursue a career or further education when you graduate. Remember to report your experiences here and in the Experience Plus portal in order to show all you do on your co-curricular transcript! For information visit brocku.ca/experiencebu/curriculum |
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: October 24, 2016 @ 10:40AM