Arts Co-op

A view of the Arts Building from the steps of the Library Co-op students in Arts complete two work terms which normally take place in the summer following their second and third years. Students apply for Arts Co-op in the winter term of their first year.

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 solid disciplinary training and research, while encouraging innovations in interdisciplinary programming and projects.

Co-op Majors:

Arts Co-op is available to full-time students at the Waterloo campus in all honours majors. Each program on this list is linked to its departmental Web page; please visit the undergraduate calendar for the most current and complete program information.

• Anthropology	• History
• Archaeology	• Languages & Literatures, including French & Spanish
• Classical Studies/Ancient Mediterranean Studies, including Greek and Latin	• Medieval Studies
• Communication Studies	• Mediterranean Studies
• Cultural Studies	• North American Studies
• English	• Philosophy
• Environmental Studies	• Political Science
• Film Studies	• Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE)
• Geography *	• Religion & Culture
• Geography and Geomatics *	• Sociology
• Global Studies	• Women’s Studies
	* available as both a BA and a BSc

"“Working as a Marketing Intern for Smucker Foods of Canada exposed me to all facets of the consumer packaged goods industry. I participated in strategic brand development and creative promotions, including TV commercials and recipe booklets. I now plan to pursue a career in marketing, because it combines creativity with business.”

Jenifer Dillon, Arts Co-op, Class of 2010

"Participating in the Co-op Option has played a pivotal role in my career development. I joined a software team at Research In Motion (RIM), where researching and documenting software processes used some of the skills I have developed as a communications studies major. I was proud to work for an innovative company that is known globally, and was able to meet students from all around the world."

Michelle Le Marquand, Arts, Co-op, Class of 2008

Arts Co-op Work/Study Sequence:

Fall
Sept. - Dec.

Winter
Jan. - April

Spring
May - Aug.

Year 1 Classes Classes Summer Vacation

Year 2 Classes Classes Work Term

Year 3 Classes Classes Work Term

Year 4 Classes Classes

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

	Fall Sept. - Dec.	Winter Jan. - April	Spring May - Aug.
Year 1	Classes	Classes	Summer Vacation
Year 2	Classes	Classes	Work Term
Year 3	Classes	Classes	Work Term
Year 4	Classes	Classes