Reflecting on our commitment to experiential education and students' development of the competencies and skills that connect theory with the workplace and community engagement, our degree programs include opportunities for students to participate in community practicum.
- In the聽Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies)聽students complete two compulsory community placements
- In the聽Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE), students complete two compulsory community placements
- Students in the聽Graduate Program in Education聽have the option to complete an independent community placement
By participating in appropriate activities designed by community organizations, students gain insights into the kinds of learning and advocacy that contribute to the well-being of our society.
Current Students:
Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies (ED/EDST 3999)
Students enrolled in EDST 3999 will be provided information regarding the Experiential Education (EE) component of the course in July.
Placement Requirements
- With adherence to provincial legislation,聽all聽students who are working with individuals in the vulnerable sector (e.g., children, youth, seniors) must have a completed, cleared,聽original copy聽of their聽Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening before聽entering their placement.
- This document must be presented to the placement supervisor as required by each individual organization, either in advance of the placement or on the first day (specific to each organization's policies/procedures).
- Students must confirm this process and complete requirements聽before聽they are welcome into a placement.