Monday September 7^th 12.30-13.30

Integrating work and disciplinary study: The Co-operative Education Programme, University of Victoria, Canada

Norah McCrae, Executive Director Co-operative Education Programme

University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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In North America the term co-operative education, is used to describe a curriculum that is designed to integrate learning from academic study and work placement and other forms of learning experience that prepare students for professional work environments. The term "co-operative education" emphasizes the relationship between the student, the employer and the University of Victoria.

Since the mid-1970's UVic Co-op has grown to become the third largest co-op program in Canada. The goal of the UVic Co-op Program is to produce high-calibre graduates who are better prepared to pursue productive careers.

http://coop.uvic.ca/

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