Co-op in Environmental Science
Acadia University’s Co-op Program is nationally accredited and integrates study terms with paid, discipline-related work terms. Co-op students complete three 4-month work terms, earning two credit hours per work term, or a 12 or 16-month internship, earning six credit hours upon competition. Students should apply to Co-op at the beginning of their 2nd year, but 3rd year students are also welcome (depending on credit hours completed). All Co-op students participate in mandatory professional development workshops and receive one-on-one coaching in resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and workplace professionalism.
In Environmental Science, having work experience upon graduation provides a distinct competitive advantage. Applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, students gain hands-on experience in their discipline. Co-op helps students determine their strengths and interests while exploring different work environments and test-driving potential careers. Employers from across Canada hire Co-op students to work on special projects and assist during peak periods while often evaluating them for future hire.
Testimonial
"I strongly recommend Acadia's Co-op program to all students. My Co-op experience allowed me to gain invaluable work experience and connected me with some amazing people in the environmental science field, including the professor who ended up supervising me for my honours thesis. Even through the added struggles that the COVID-19 pandemic presented, I could always reach out to my Co-op Coordinator and would receive nothing but unwavering support in reply."
Brianna Bowes
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
(Co-op Option)