Approximately 19,000 learners a year attend Camosun College for upgrading, certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree, post-degree diploma, and continuing education programs. Our quality programs are based on our dedication to provide educational excellence.

Many programs at Camosun College offer a co-op or internship component that provides opportunities to apply classroom learning in a paid work experience and can offer a direct line to a job. We are committed to the co-op concept as a valuable educational method that meets the needs of students and the community, and we are an important local partner in co-operative education.

Co-op students get the opportunity to apply their classroom skills to the workplace and gain a world of benefits. Students must take COOP WEP before their first Co-op or Internship work term. Through online materials and a series of interactive workshops, students gain the knowledge, tools, and skills needed for successful career management. These workshops may also be required for participation in work terms leading to other designations.

WIL Contact Information:

Claudia Sperling

250-370-4407

SperlingC@camosun.ca

WIL Programs:

Arts and Science Studies

The highly flexible Diploma in Arts and Science Studies allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses, specialize in one area, or take an optional work term to complement your education.During the co-op or internship, students gain practical work experience, which may be paid or unpaid, through either one four-month internship or two co-op work terms. You can take your work term after you have completed at least eight courses in the program. Find out more by...
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Biology

Biology is the study of life from the molecular to a global perspective. It is the science that studies living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution. As a graduate of the two-year Associate of Science Degree in Biology program, you’ll have a well-rounded education and you'll be ready to meet new challenges in employment or further education.Associate Degree programs offer Co-op or Internship options. These...
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Civil Engineering Technology

In this two year program you’ll be introduced to Computer Aided Design (CAD) and drafting techniques, surveying using state-of-the-art equipment, computer-based design systems, and all aspects of project management. You’ll acquire the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career within the wide-ranging field of civil engineering.You will have the option of taking paid co-op work terms after either your first year or second year. Find out more by...
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Computer Network Electronics Technician

The Computer Network Electronics Technician program consists of three academic terms over 12 months. You will have the option of graduating after the first year if you are interested in entry-level work, or you can stay on for a third and final semester where you will learn some more advanced topics in both networking and servers.You’ll spend about 30 hours a week in the program, with half your time spent in computer laboratories. You’ll gain a thorough...
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Diploma in Business Administration (Finance)

The Diploma in Business Administration program provides you with a solid business education and a foundation in either financial planning or corporate finance, covering areas such as business finance; investment analysis; money, banking, and financial institutions; client relationships and marketing; professional ethics; economics; personal taxations, and accounting.You will gain practical skills and experience, as well as employer references, by combining your...
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Economics

This two-year, 20-course program will give you a head start in economics, statistics, science, and English, as well as your choice of electives to round out your education. As an Associate Degree student, you can also gain practical work experience through co-operative education or an internship. Work terms are available after you’ve completed at least eight courses.As a graduate, you can choose to continue your studies, or you could find employment in academia,...
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Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy

In the classroom, you’ll learn the theory behind analog and digital circuits, electronic devices, and the major renewable energy sources being tapped today. In the laboratory, you’ll work with semiconductor devices, microprocessors, programming languages, solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells and small wind turbines.The program is delivered over five semesters, starting in September and running through to the end of April. You will have options of taking paid co-op...
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English

The study of literature opens the door to a world of creative inquiry. Literature helps us to understand who we are, where we came from, and where we’re going. Studying the discipline of English will give you excellent skills in reading, analysis, critical thinking and clearly organized writing — talents that will lead to success in any academic or career path.After you’ve completed eight courses, you can choose to complement your associate degree with a work...
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Environmental Technology

In this science-based, three-year program, you’ll gain academic expertise combined with hands-on laboratory and field skills to prepare you for employment or to pursue further education. Environmental technologists work within assessment teams, collecting, collating and presenting information that will help decision-makers understand how their decisions will affect the Earth and its inhabitants.During the program, you’ll take 13 courses in the areas of...
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General Arts

The flexible General Arts program offers you a two-year grounding in the arts. You can build a program that interests you by choosing courses that fit your educational goals. You can also choose to specialize with five options within the Associate of Arts degree, including English, economics, social work, or psychology.After you have completed at least eight courses, you can choose to complement your associate degree with a work term. Adding a work integrated...
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General Management

You’ll gain a solid business education and develop the practical skills that you will need to be successful in entry level management careers. This diploma is designed to provide you with maximum flexibility in choosing courses that will be most relevant to your specific goals. You will gain practical skills and experience by combining your academic studies with relevant work experience in the Co-operative Education designation.Employers value internship as a...
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General Science

The Associate of Science Degree (General Science) includes a wide selection of math and science courses, most with strong lab components. General Science can lead to virtually any job requiring a general science background, from medicine to research or teaching.After you have completed at least eight courses, you can choose to complement your associate degree with a work term. In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Internship designation will...
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Information and Computer Systems

This technical, rigorous program is composed of a one-year full-time certificate and a subsequent one-year diploma. Both credentials can be completed with an internship designation.As a full-time student in the Information and Computer Systems program, you will spend 25–30 hours in class each week with approximately five hours of homework every day, including weekends. Before you begin this program you should be comfortable with basic computing skills, word...
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Mechanical Engineering Technology

You’ll gain practical hands-on experience in Camosun’s laboratories and CNC-equipped machine shop balanced with a solid grounding in English, math, physics and engineering concepts. The program is delivered over five semesters, starting in September and running through to the end of August in the second year. Later in the first year, you will choose if you want to go straight through or participate in paid co-op or internship work terms.In your second year...
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Mining Engineering Bridge

Our Engineering Bridge programs are comprised of two academic terms. The Mining Engineering Bridge to the University of British Columbia (UBC) program starts with the Fall semester and ends after the Winter semester. An optional internship work term is offered May through August. After successful completion, you’ll transfer into the first academic term of third-year engineering at UBC Vancouver in September.Once accepted into UBC you can participate in the...
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Pre-Social Work

Social workers are interested in social change and passionate about social justice. Associate Degree programs include either a co-op or internship option.Students gain practical work experience, which may be paid or unpaid, through either a four-month internship or two co-op work terms, available after at least eight courses of academic study.Find out more by contacting Co-operative Education and Career Services.
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Psychology

Camosun offers academic psychology and applied psychology in the form of introductory interpersonal relations and counselling courses. We're focused on teaching and helping you gain the knowledge and skills that will make it possible for you to continue with university studies or with a career.As an Associate Degree student, you can gain practical work experience through co-op or an internship; choose between one four-month internship or two work terms with...
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Public Administration

We focus on the management skills, rather than a policy orientation, with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, leadership, communication and negotiation. You will have the knowledge, skills and abilities you’ll need to enter the public administration field as a beginning practitioner.To be eligible to participate in internship or co-operative education, you will need to successfully complete 8 first year courses, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0,...
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