Co-op in Geology

Co-operative Education is an academic program that integrates study with paid, discipline related work experience. Co-op students gain an enriched understanding of their academic program through practical application. In addition they refine their employability skills, gain an understanding of career opportunities in their field, and gain an understanding of the realities of the workplace.

Geology students complete 3 four-month work terms (with an optional fourth interspersed throughout their degree) or a 12 or 16-month internship between year 3 and 4 to complete the Co-op Option. Students enrol in Co-op in September of their 2nd year of study. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. Students with only 3 terms of study remaining in their program are no longer eligible to enrol in Co-op.

All Co-op students attend workshops and receive one-on-one coaching in job preparation skills such as resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, business ethics, and more.

Each Co-op work term is a non-credit course, with applicable tuition fees, that is recognized on the student's transcript of marks.

For further details on Co-op, please visit the Co-op website.

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"Despite concerns I had about enrolling in the co-op program, I felt that doing so could provide some great opportunities for experience that would be hard to acquire elsewhere. As it turns out, I was offered a job as a Geologist with a company in Labrador City, NL for my very first term. As this term progresses (I'm writing this near the end of it) I have come to realize more and more that I've made a decision which I will never regret. The knowledge and skills that I've developed- and that I will continue to improve on in the summer during my second term here - have been worth much more to me than graduating a couple of terms earlier (the main reason that I was advised not to do Co-op). Not only have I learned a lot about what it's like to be a Geologist in the mining industry; I'll also have a great reference and experience with a distinguished company to add to my resume. I can say with all honesty that I expect my Co-op experience to have an important impact on my future in Geology.

I would personally recommend the Co-op program to any student who is looking to improve his or her resume, self-presentation and confidence in dealing with potential employers. Also, something that I've learned from talking to other Co-op students from across Canada is that our Co-op department at Acadia is willing to put a lot more effort than any other school I've heard about into caring for and developing the skills of each individual student. I strongly suggest you put some effort into your future success and take advantage of the opportunities that Acadia Co-op provides. Seriously!"

Tim Cross
'08 BSc. Geology (Co-op Option)

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Contact

Michelle Larsen

Co-op Coordinator
Science Co-op
Ph: (902) 585-1928
michelle.larsen@acadiau.ca

The deadline to enrol in any given Academic year is October 4^th.

Faculty Liaison

Dr. Rob Raeside

Head/Professor
Earth & Environmental Science
Huggins 325
Ph: (902) 585-1323
rob.raeside@acadiau.ca

Work-Study Schedule

Year 1 Fall - Study
Year 1 Winter - Study
Year 1 Summer - Free

Year 2 Fall - Study
Year 2 Winter- Study
Year 2 Summer - Co-op 1

Year 3 Fall - Study
Year 3 Winter - Study
Year 3 Summer - Co-op 2

Year 4 Fall - Co-op 3
Year 4 Winter - Study
Year 4 Summer - Free or Optional Co-op 4

Year 5 Fall - Final Study Term

Please Note: The scheduling of Co-op work terms is done in conjuction with a Co-op Coordinator and Academic Advisor as it is highly specific to each individual student.