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Director Cara Boese Brock University offers a variety of experiential learning opportunties for student employment and career preparation, on and off campus. Experiential learning at Brock incorporates both courses 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 may include:
Non-credit experiential opportunities for current students 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: Associate Director, Experiential Education Sandy Howe Faculty of Applied Health Sciences: Experiential Education Co-ordinator, Inclusive and Adaptive Programs Elyse Lappano elappano@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x6182 Experiential Education Co-ordinator, Kinesiology Tammy Whitaker-Campbell tcampbell@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x4529 Experiential Education Coordinator, Health Sciences Janet Westbury jwestbury@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x4143 Experiential Education Coordinator, Outdoor Recreation Liz Kirk lkirk@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x4298 Experiential Education Coordinator, Sport Management Emily Allan eallan@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x6178 Nursing Clinical/Practicum Coordinator Sandra Micsinszki smicsins@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x4780 Associate Dean, Applied Health Sciences Nancy Francis nancy.francis@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x4366 Faculty of Education Placement Officer, Teacher Education Michelle Smythe michelle.smythe@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x4967 Administrative Coordinator, Undergraduate programs Betty Chambers bchambers@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x3082 Administrative Coordinator, Graduate Programs Wanda Burger wburger@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x5496 Faculty of Humanities Experiential Education Coordinator, Humanities Koreen McCullough kmccullough@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x6210 Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences: Experiential Education Coordinator, Mathematics and Sciences Dan Lonergan dlonergan@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x5782 Faculty of Social Sciences: Experiential Education Coordinator, Social Sciences Carolyn Finlayson cfinlayson@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x6188 Course Coordinator, 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 Gillian Kemp skemp@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x5023 Experiential Education Coordinator, Goodman School of Business David DiPietro ddipietro@brocku.ca, 905 688 5550, x5933 |
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Associate Director Julia Zhu Senior Employer Development Managers Dana Tonus, Alesia Dane, Melissa Beamer Employer Development Managers Lori Sather, Ryan Larouche, Jackie Crawford, Sam Abraham, Kristen Richardson, Jason Peng Career Consultants Andrew Bassingthwaighte, Carolyn Halinda Career Development Consultant TBA Administrative Assistants Kate Balint, Lisa Arnold Mackenzie Chown A336, extension 4325 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm co-op@brocku.ca The Co-operative Education Office at Brock provides information and assistance to applicants and registered students for all campus co-op and program specific paid internship programs, and will:
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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 Education Office managers the administration and facilitation of the co-op experience at Brock, Co-op staff members for each program support students throughout their co-op experience. Brock University co-op programs have clear advantages. 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. Co-op progams: Accounting (BAcc Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) (BBE Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) Computing and Network Communications (BSc Honours, 4.5 years) (BA Honours, 4 yrs) Earth Sciences - Environmental Geoscience (BSc Honours, 5 yrs) (BA Honours, 4.5 yrs) Mathematics (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) Mathematics - Statistics (BSc Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BSc Honours, 4 yrs) (BA Honours, 4.5 yrs) (BPH Honours, 4 yrs) Tourism Management (BA Honours, 4 yrs) |
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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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1. Courses With Work Placements 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 rather 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: Students may find exclusive course work placement opportunities for their course on the volunteers Plus posting service at Career Education;
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Associate Director, Career Education Stephanie Harper Administrative Assistant Peggy Karges 905 688 5550 x3242 CareerZone: ST119 (Entrance through Guersey Market) Administrative Offices: ST 119 Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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The Career Education team supports students in understanding their skills, connecting their experiences to jobs, mapping their career goals and building their professional network. As part of our career programming, we offer the following experiential learning opportunties. Experience Plus https://brocku.ca/ccee/career-education/experience-plus/ Manager, Career Education Pauline Dawson 905 688 5550, 4414 Capture your experiences at Brock and in the community on a transcript that highlights skills employers are seeking. This co-curricular program provides you with an opportunity to track, highlight and document your involvement, experiences and learning outside of the classroom. |
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Med Plus https://brocku.ca/ccee/career-education/med-plus Med Plus Consultant Katrina Volpini 905 688 5550 x3106 Learn about and build experience in the health field through this unique co-curricular program that includes job shadowing, networking opportunities with healthcare professionals, skill development workshops and community service projects. In partnership with area hospitals, health organizations, and practitioners, Med Plus will provide you with practical experience and the most up-to-date information about the health care sector. This program is highly competitive and will help develop your competitive edge when applying to professional health programs. Applications are due by April 30, 2018. |
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International Plus https://brocku.ca/internatinal/current/education-abroad/international-plus/ Manager, International Learning Programs Christina Bosilo 905 688 5550 x4698 Broaden your global and cultural awareness through volunteer placements that spark interactions with people from around the world. This program includes workshops, lectures and exposure hours that are tracked and documented through Experience Plus. This program is a partnership between Career Education and International Services. |
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CAMPUS-WIDE CO-CURRICULUM Student Leadership & Engagement Coordinator Amber Scholtens 905 688 5550, x4376 experiencebu.brocku.ca (log- with your Badger ID and password) ExperienceBUBUBUBU is designed to be 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 throughout the year, so check ExperienceBU often to stay informed. Both BUSU ratified and non-ratified student clubs have pages on ExperienceBU making it easy to find clubs that interests you to join! The newest addition to ExperienceBU is the Campus-Wide Co-Curriculum (CWC) – a unique guide designed to help you get the most out of your experiences beyond the classroom. The CWC is made up of ten brocku.ca/webfm_send/32354">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/co-curriculum/">brocku.ca/experiencebu/co-curriculum/ |
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: September 12, 2018 @ 08:53AM