Program Overview

Co-op Programs

The Co-op Programs at the University of Ottawa offer students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in their field of study.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Co-op Programs, students must:

• Be registered full-time in the Master of Communication program (by coursework) and maintain a full-time status during all study terms, including the one after the last work term
• Have an admission average of B+ (75%) and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 7.0 (B+ or 75%) in courses taken at the University of Ottawa
• Start the program in the fall term (this is necessary due to co-op placement cycles)

Work/Study Sequences

The work/study sequence for the Co-op Programs is as follows:

• Year 1: Study (Fall), Study (Winter), Work Term 1 (Summer)
• Year 2: Work Term 2 (Fall), Study (Winter)

Co-op Fees

Co-op students are required to pay co-op fees for the session before their first work term and for every work term, up to and including their last one.

Employers

Some of the employers that have participated in the Co-op Programs include:

• Canada School of Public Service
• Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Health Canada
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
• Public Services and Procurement Canada
• University of Ottawa

Tasks at Work

Examples of tasks that students may be assigned to during their work terms include:

• Assessment of crisis communication strategies
• Communication strategy needs analysis (internal/external)
• Design, preparation, and implementation of communication plans (internal, crisis, strategic, event-based, etc.)
• Development and/or assessment of a promotional campaign (in health or other areas)
• Development and/or assessment of media strategies (social media use)
• Development of organizational communication training
• Internal communication needs analysis

Student Salaries

Information on student salaries is available.

Work Term Reports

Guidelines for work term reports are provided.

Academic Coordinators

Academic coordinators are available to support students in the Co-op Programs.

How to Apply

To apply for the Co-op Programs, students must:

• Have an admission average of 75% (B+) or higher
• Apply to co-op after starting their studies at the University of Ottawa
• Follow the steps to apply through the Experiential Learning Platform (Co-op Portal) on uoZone

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Co-op Programs is September 30 of the first year of studies.