Co-op Information
Gain practical experience while getting paid
Help pay for your degree and get amazing workplace experience with Dal’s Computer Science or Informatics Co-op degrees. Industry leaders such as IBM, Research in Motion (RIM) and EA Video Games – makers of games for Wii, Xbox and PlayStation – have all hired Dal students for co-op placements. That’s great experience, with an added bonus of earning income at the same time!
Earn up to $10,000 per co-op work term
Sara Maldonado, Informatics Student
The full-time jobs you get during your co-op work terms allow you to get a head start on your career – and make good money at the same time. With an average hourly wage of $14.60 for the first work term and $18.80 for the second and third work terms, co-op students can earn up to $10,000 per four-month, full-time work term. Co-op graduates can also expect to earn $3000 to $4000 more per year than their non co-op friends.
Bachelor of Computer Science (Co-op Education) Sample Schedule
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Fall |
Winter |
Summer |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
CSCI 1100: CS1 |
CSCI 1101: CS2 |
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| Year 2 |
CSCI 2100: Communication |
CSCI 2121: Comp Org |
Co-op Workterm |
| Year 3 |
CSCI 3101: Ethics |
Co-op Workterm |
CCSCI 3120: Op Sys |
| Year 4 |
Co-op Workterm |
Elective: CS 3rd |
Elective: CS 4th |
The Bachelor of Computer Science Co-op Program consists of 40 one-term courses and 3 co-op terms.
Bachelor of Informatics (Co-op Education) Sample Schedule
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Fall |
Winter |
Summer |
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| Year 1 |
INFX 1615: Concepts |
INFX 1616: Applications |
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| Year 2 |
CSCI 2690: Project 1 |
CSCI 2692: Project 2 |
Co-op Workterm |
| Year 3 |
INFX 3600: Project 3 |
Co-op Workterm |
INFX 3601: Project 4 |
| Year 4 |
Co-op Workterm |
INFX 4600: Project 5 |
INFX 4601: Project 6 |
The Bachelor of Informatics Co-op Program consists of 40 one-term courses and 3 co-op terms. The electives chosen will depend on the major chosen. For example, if your major is Software then you require several courses such as CSCI 2110 and CSCI 2132.
Co-op FAQs
Is there a fee for co-op?
Yes. You pay a program fee for each 4-month work term you do. Find out more.
To be admitted into the Bachelor of Computer Science Co-op Program, what requirements do I need to meet?
The co-op is optional for CS students.
If you are taking a Bachelor of Computer Science you must be in good academic standing and either enrolled in or completed:
- CSCI 2100 (Communications Skills: Oral and Written)
- CSCI 2110 (Computer Science III)
- CSCI 2132 (Software Development)
- CSCI 2141 (Introduction to Database Systems)
You must also have completed one full-credit course, or two half-credit courses (such as CSCI 1615 and CSCI 1616), that meet the first year English/Writing requirement and you must complete the New Student Professional Development Workshop offered by the Dalhousie Technical Co-op Office.
To be admitted into the Bachelor of Informatics Co-op Program, what requirements do I need to meet?
The co-op is mandatory for Informatics students.
You must be in good academic standing and either enrolled in or has completed:
- CSCI 1101 (Computer Science 3)
- CSCI 2100 (Communications Skills: Oral and Written)
- INFX 2640 (Introduction to Database Systems)
You must also have completed one full-credit course, or two half-credit courses(such as CSCI 1615 and CSCI 1616), that meet the English/Writing requirement and you must complete the New Student Professional Development Workshop offered by the Dalhousie Technical Co-op Office.
Bachelor of Informatics students must complete three works terms and eight academic terms.
For more information on the Co-op Program, visit the Dalhousie Co-op Office website.