Students
Undergraduate students in the Department of Psychology can apply to take part in the co-op program.
Co-op terms normally alternate with academic terms after your first year of study. Prior to your first co-op term, you'll complete a series of seminars to prepare you for the work term. Topics include skills assessment, résumé and cover letter preparation, interview skills and succeeding in the workplace.
Securing a co-op position is competitive. Most co-op opportunities are posted on MyCo-op, a password-protected website used by students to create résumés and cover letters (but you can develop your own jobs too). You'll visit this site to apply for positions that interest you, then proceed to the interview if the employer shortlists you. If you are the successful candidate, you'll proceed to the job acceptance step. You'll be most successful if you apply to a range of jobs in a variety of locations.
Throughout any work term, you'll receive support from your co-op coordinator and be supervised on the job by your workplace supervisor.
Who hires psychology co-op students?
Psychology students work in the public and private sectors and for non-profit organizations in Greater Victoria, across Canada, and beyond. Some recent employers include: Literacy Victoria, National Defence Canada, Neverblue Media, BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities, and BC Hydro.
What type of work do psychology co-op students do on their co-op terms?
Psychology students are capable of a range of work including research, report writing, event planning and organization, marketing and media work, program administration, and developing programs for children and teens.
Get started and inquiries
The Psychology Department Co-op Coordinator is Barb Fisher, SSM A204, 250-721-8969, bfisher@uvic.ca. Please contact her with questions about admissions, and with general inquiries about the program. Please visit the Social Sciences Co-op Website at http://coop.uvic.ca/sscoop/ to get started.
The department's Co-op Faculty Liaison is Dr. Martin Smith, Cornett A270, 250-721-8597, msmith@uvic.ca. Dr. Smith marks the Co-op work term reports and coordinates Co-op issues within the Psychology Department.
