Co-op Program | Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change

What is Co-op?

Our Co-op Program (EU/COOP 2001) offers EUC students a blend of academic learning and practical work experience. By alternating between full-time study and paid work terms, students gain valuable skills for future careers, finishing the program with 12-16 months of work experience. Eligible students in Environmental Arts and Justice, Sustainable Environmental Management, Cities, Regions, Planning, or Global Geography, with 48-60 credits, will develop field-specific knowledge and employability skills..

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The Co-op Pathway

Declare Interest

Action:

Speak to your academic advisor.

Complete the Co-op Interest Form.

Requirement:

Maintain a GPA of 5.00 on the 9.00 scale (2.00 on the 4.00 scale). See York GPA Calculator.

Take EU/COOP 2001 3.00

Eligibility

Job search strategies
Resume and Cover letter writing
Effective communication skills for interviewing
Developing a professional image

Details

Graded on the pass/fail grading scheme.
There is a $200 fee associated with this course.
Delivered asynchronously online
Worth 3.00 elective credits

Prerequisite

Must have completed 48 credits
Must have a cumulative GPA of 5.00 on the 9.00 scale (or 2.00 or above on the 4.00 scale) for the co-op program

Design Your Co-op Path

Action:

Pass EU/COOP 2001 to confirm Co-op Program enrolment by the end of the course.

Planning:

Please note: you cannot do a work-term in your final year of studies.

Meet with the Experiential Education Coordinator to discuss career paths.
Make your Schedule: Alternate between study and work to complete academic credits, Co-op courses, and 12-16 months of work.

Begin job search

Action

You are responsible for securing a Co-op position.

Apply to jobs, attend interviews, and secure a position for the work term.

Resources

Attend workshops and events through the Experiential Education Office and York’s Career Centre to support your application process.

Support

Individualized support from the Experiential Education Office is available.

Begin 1st Work Term

Action

Start a minimum 3-4 months of full-time, paid work with an approved employer.

Enroll in EU/COOP 2109 0.00 to stay in the Co-op program.

Resources

Log hours, gather employer feedback, and check in with the Experiential Education Coordinator for portfolio building and career development.

Continue your Co-op Journey

Action

Complete 12-16 months of work terms, alternating with study terms.

Planning

Enroll in EU/COOP 3109 0.00 during all remaining work terms.

Complete your Co-op Journey

Action

End with a term of full-time study. (Minimum of 9.00 credits)

Complete EU/COOP 4001 3.00 to reflect on work experience and develop a professional portfolio.

EU/COOP 4001 Course Details

Delivered asynchronously online.

Worth 3.00 elective credits.

Outcome

Graduate with Co-op distinction on your diploma.

Our Data

Example Timelines

Incoming 1st year students with no prior university credits or experience

Year	Fall Term	Winter Term	Summer Term
Year 1	Study	Study	Off/Study
Year 2	Study	Study	Off/Study
Year 3	EU/COOP 2001	Study & Job Search	Work term*
Year 4	Study & Job Search	Work Term*	Work Term*
Year 5	EU/COOP 4001

*Work Terms require co-enrollment with course EU/COOP 2109 0.00 or EU/COOP 3109 0.00

**These are meant as guides for potential work and study sequences. Your Co-op Coordinator will assist you in creating the best path for your academic goals.**

Advanced placement and advanced experience: students who are entering the program with 40 or more transfer credits or one year of work experience in environmental or urban planning fields.

Advanced placement and advanced experience

Year	Fall Term	Winter term	Summer Term
Year 1	EU/COOP 2001	Study & Job Search	Work term*
Year 2	Study	Study & Job Search	Work term*
Year 3	Study	Study & Job Search	Work term*
Year 4	EU/COOP 4001

*Work Terms require co-enrollment with course EU/COOP 2109 0.00 or EU/COOP 3109 0.00

Co-op FAQs

Enrollment in EU/COOP 2001 3.00 requires 2^nd year standing and completion of 48-60 credits. Students are only eligible to officially enroll in the Co-op Program after receiving a Passing grade in EU/COOP 2001. Students must maintain good academic standing with a GPA of 5.00 on the 9.00 scale (or 2.00 or higher on the 4.00 scale) throughout the program.

Feature	Co-op	Placements/ENVS 4001
Work Term Duration	Two or more work terms totaling 12-16 months over the degree program	One work term
Position Type	Must be full-time, paid positions	Positions may be paid or unpaid
Eligibility Requirements	Must have 2^nd year standing to enroll in EU/COOP 2001 3.00    Must have successfully completed 48-60 credits. Students are only eligible to officially enroll in the Co-op Program after receiving a passing grade in EU/COOP 2001.	Must have successfully completed between 60-90 credits.  Must be a 3rd-year honors student.
Enrollment Requirements	EU/COOP 2109 3.00 (1st work term) and EU/COOP 3109 3.00 (2nd work term)	ENVS 4001 3.00 during work term
Academic Standing	Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 5.00 on the 9.00 scale.	Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 6.0 on the 9.00 scale.
Additional Courses	EU/COOP 2001 3.00 and EU/COOP 4001 3.00 (during study periods, count as electives)	None
Work Experience Earned	12-16 months of real-life work experience	4- 6 months of real-life work experience
Work Hours Requirements	420 hours per work term	120 or 240 hours
Academic Credits Earned	6 academic credits	3 or 6 academic credits
Distinction on Degree	Co-op distinction	None
Can you enroll in other courses while working?	No	Yes

Yes, Co-op will extend your academic studies by 1-year to complete the required 12-16 months of employment. You cannot complete any Co-op work terms in your final year of studies

Upper-year students may not be eligible for co-op if they do not have enough credits remaining to meet all of the requirements to complete the program. However, the Experiential Education Office assesses student applications on a case-by-case basis, so please reach out to us!

EU/COOP 2001 3.00 has standard tuition fee with a course fee of $200 to cover personalized portfolio services for students and program administration.

The work term courses EU/COOP 2109 and EU/COOP 3109 are 0 credits courses that do not have tuition. They have $500 course fees to cover customized career support and supervision.

No, work terms require full-time availability. This gives real-world immersion into the workplace and ability to complete the required 420 hours of work over the course of 4 months.

Yes! However, international students will need to apply for a Co-op Work Permit. Please contact the Experiential Education Office as soon as you are admitted into the Co-op Program. We will assist you in this process to ensure you are ready to enter your work term.

For more information, please visit: International Student Co-op Permit

Yes! We are committed to providing an accessible co-op experience. Please reach out to your Co-op Coordinator to assist you in advocacy and meeting your needs while navigating the workplace.

Additionally, we highly encourage you to register with the Student Accessibility Office, if you have not already. They can provide support and information regarding your rights to reasonable accommodations in both school and work environments.

For more information: SAS Guide to Navigating Placements with Disabilities

Contact Us

Email our office at euc_ee@yorku.ca

Book 1:1 Appointments with the EE Office

Interested in connecting? Contact our Experiential Education Coordinator: Aren Sammy