Arts Co-op Majors

The Faculty of Arts is an intriguing and balanced mixture of traditional liberal arts departments and innovative interdisciplinary programs. A hallmark of the faculty is its emphasis on both research and solid disciplinary training, while encouraging innovations in interdisciplinary programming and projects.

Arts co-op is available to honours students in the following majors:

*Geography is available as both a BA and a BSc.

"Co-op gave me the opportunity to work on projects and assignments that are in my field of study. Since returning to the classroom, I have been able to apply the problem-solving and critical thinking skills I gained as a student GIS technician with the Region of Waterloo. The work term confirmed my desire to continue studying geography and to pursue a job in my field once I graduate."

Brayden Libawski, Geography, class of 2015.

Work Study Sequence

Arts co-op students complete two work terms of four months each in the summer following their second and third years of study.

Year	Fall (September-December)	Winter (January - April)	Spring (May-August)
Year 1	Study Term	Study Term	Break
Year 2	Study Term	Study Term	Work Term 1
Year 3	Study Term	Study Term	Work Term 2
Year 4	Study Term	Study Term	Study Term

Average Weekly Salary (Arts Co-op and Science Co-op)

Weekly Salaries, Arts Co-op and Science Co-op May to August 2016 Work Term

Industry	First Work Term		Second Work Term
	Highest Salary	Lowest Salary	Highest Salary	Lowest Salary
Academic	-	-	$690	minimum wage
Federal	$672	$547	$718	$420
Municipal	$658	minimum wage	$883	$435
Non-Profit	$600	minimum wage	$675	minimum wage
Private	$865	$450	$978	$455
Provincial	$770	$422	$601	$444
Overall Average	$560

Sample Jobs (Arts Co-op and Science Co-op)

Clausehound, Toronto: Junior Web Developer

Create detailed website specifications, design page layouts while keeping in mind search engine optimization.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Sault Ste Marie Survey Assistant

Participate in the control of sea lampreys by carrying out backpack electrofishing, granular Bayluscide surveys and habitat quantification.

Ministry of Education, Toronto Information Officer

Write and edit communication materials, perform fact checks on policy and programs and help organize events on behalf of the Strategic Communications Unit.

Ministry of Transportation, Toronto Environmental Assistant

Collect photos from cameras along roadways, identify animal species and compile a comprehensive report on trends in wildlife activity.

National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Toronto Digital Media Specialist

Assist in planning online fundraising, marketing and awareness campaigns and review website, email, online and social media operations.

Reach for the Rainbow, Toronto; Summer Program Registrar

Help provide integrated recreational activities to children with disabilities, explain services to families, administer payments, help coordinate accessible transportation and visit camps to observe the children.

SAP Canada, Waterloo; Intern

Product Management Solve problems for customers, create technical documents and design a product demonstration.

Safehaven Project for Community Living, Toronto; Recreation and Leisure Support Worker

Organize and lead community outings and leisure activities for children with multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. Assist with individual therapy and support programs.

Waterloo Region Museum, Waterloo; Historical Teacher/Interpreter

Deliver curriculum-based education programs and activities and interpret a 1914 site, buildings and artifacts to visitors, including school groups.

YMCA of Greater Toronto, Stouffville; Specialty Day Camp Counsellor: Sports

Plan and lead day camp programs, supervise campers and volunteers and teach games and sports to help camper improve their physical ability and sportsmanship.