IDS Co-op Program
The co-op program gives international development students the opportunity to gain relevant work experience, build professional networks and develop essential interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the workplace — all while getting paid and earning a university degree.
The International Development Studies co-op program includes four co-op work terms in addition to eight academic semesters, for a total of four and a half years of study.
International Development Academic and Co-op Schedule
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3 + COOP*1100 | Academic Semester 4 | COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | COOP*2000 Work Term II | Academic Semester 5 | Academic Semester 6 |
| 4 | Academic Semester 7 | COOP*3000 Work Term III | COOP*4000 Work Term IV |
| 5 | Academic Semester 8 | N/A | N/A |