Placement | Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change

What is Placement?

Placements allow students to get practical work experience while building on specific coursework and earning course credits. This offers numerous advantages that extend beyond the classroom and enables students to showcase their practical skills and accomplishments to potential employers. Students receive guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals which helps students navigate the transition from academic life to the professional world.

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Placement Pathway

Secure a Placement Site

You are responsible for securing a placement position.
Use the Experience York Website to research potential placement opportunities
Attend workshops and events through the Experiential Education Office and York’s Career Centre to support your application process
Individualized support from the Experiential Education Office is available.

Request Permission to Enroll in ENVS 4001

Email euc_ee@yorku.ca with the following:

Your student number
A signed copy of your placement contract – to be reviewed by course instructor
Specify if you want to enrol in 3.00 or 6.00 credits

Prepare to Enroll in ENVS 4001

Follow the instructions provided after receiving permission to enroll

FAQ

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

Depending on the number of hours completed, you can earn academic credits as follows:

Completion of 120 hours of placement: You will earn 3 course credits.
Completion of 240 hours of placement: You will earn 6 course credits.

These credits can be applied towards your degree requirements, providing both practical experience and academic advancement.

You can take the placement course during your third or fourth year of study. This allows you to integrate the practical experience into your academic schedule during either the Fall, Winter, or Summer semesters. Make sure to meet with the Experiential Education Coordinator to discuss the best timing and to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.

The placement course (ENVS 4001) is a credited course and has the standard tuition fees associated with enrolling in any other course at York University.

Contact the Experiential Education Coordinator at euc_ee@yorku.ca

The placement course runs every semester (Fall, Winter, & Summer). Once a student has confirmed their placement they are to request permission from the EE Coordinator before the scheduled last day to enroll into courses deadline.

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