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Experience is the bridge between your degree and successful transition to work. Outside of the classroom experience:
- gives you self- knowledge to feel confident about decisions,
- assists you in expanding your knowledge of occupational alternatives,
- helps you develop a network
- helps you learn workplace related skills.
Translate your interests into experience and try on something to discover if it is for you.
There are many different ways to build experience from clubs and extra-curricular involvement to practicum- based coursework, internship opportunities, job shadowing, on campus and community volunteering, to work/study abroad programs.
- Clubs at King’s
Join a club, lead a club or start a club of your own! - King's Academic Mentoring Program (KAMP)
Help a new student with their transition to university by becoming an academic mentor - International Peer Guide Program
Become a Peer Guide and help an international student adjust to living and learning in Canada - Work Study Program
Are you eligible for OSAP? Then the Work Study program might be a good fit for you. There are many different opportunities across campus. Explore to learn more about what is available. - King’s International Bridging Program
Develop your cross-cultural skills and apply to become part of the team to welcome and assist newly arrived International Student at the beginning of the school year - Volunteer with a Faculty Member
Sometimes faculty members need volunteer research assistants or know someone else who does. This can be a great way to build research experience if you are considering applying to graduate school. - Clubs at Western
Can’t find a club at King’s that interests you? Check out the extensive list of clubs at Western that you have also have access to. As a King’s students you also have access to resources at western. http://westernusc.ca/clubs/
- Search through Pillar Nonprofit’s volunteer portal to find current volunteer opportunities in the London community. Opportunities are updated regularly so check often for new possibilities.
Pillar Non-Profit - Explore information London an online directory of social services in the London and surrounding area. If you have an interest in working with a specific population, issue or service area this resource will help you find organizations that match your goals.
Information London - Charity Village is an international portal for job and volunteer postings, including nonprofits from London and across Ontario.
https://charityvillage.com/app
The King’s Job Shadow Program is launching in the 2021-2022 academic year! Students will job shadow over two consecutive days with a matched employer. This allows students to get a feel for a typical day within a career or industry of interest to them, while connecting employers to potential new hires from King’s.
For Students – How to Apply
Please complete the registration form online here, and you will be matched to an appropriate employer based on your stated interest. Please note that you must complete the online Career Decision Making module through CompleteStudent before starting your Job Shadow placement.
Once you register online we will follow up by email to get a better understanding of your interests and career goals, which will help us to match you with the best available employer!
Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain self-confidence while working within a professional environment
- Students will gain experience and awareness of workplace cultures and norms as well as be able to demonstrate effective, professional relationship management skills
- Students will build their professional networks within London and surrounding communities
- Employers will benefit from students’ current knowledge, creative thinking, flexibility, fresh approaches
For Employers – How to Get Involved
Please complete the registration form online here.
Please contact Jenny Richmond-Bravo, Experiential Learning Coordinator, by email to learn more: jenny.richmond-bravo@kings.uwo.ca.
Available Dates
King’s will work with students and employers to select two consecutive days within one of the two annual reading week breaks (October and February).
Morissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, Western University
Resources and supports of all kinds whether you are just curious about entrepreneurism or you have a business idea that you would like to make happen.
Outgoing Exchanges, King’s International
https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/student-affairs/kings-international/outgoing-exchange/
Interested in studying abroad for a term, a summer or a year? Explore the many exciting opportunities offered through King’s International to develop your global skills while still earning credits towards your degree.
Atlas
https://uwo-horizons.symplicity.com/index.php?s=programs&au=&ck=
Start here and explore this comprehensive database of International experiences including both study abroad and internship opportunities.
Global and Intercultural Engagement Honor
https://international.uwo.ca/learning/global_at_home/honour/index.html
Fulfill the requirements for this program and become a “global-ready” graduate. The honor appears on your transcript and allows you to incorporate both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Post International Experience-Career readiness
https://rise.articulate.com/share/iNJBdKlYU9j2gxqtmamcUuDZ0XzDMMef#/
Complete this module to learn how to translate your study/travel abroad experience into useful personal and professional skills you can articulate in an interview or on a resume.
Departmental Opportunities at Kings’
Management and Organizational Studies
Students enrolled in the MOS program who meet the minimum requirements are eligible for a 12 to 16 month Industry Internship program between their third and fourth years of study.
School of Social Work
http://www.kings.uwo.ca/academics/school-of-social-work/field-education/
Students in both the Bachelor and Masters of Social Work programs participate in field placements as a core part of their programs.
General
Career Edge
A nonprofit organization that promotes internships for internationally qualified professionals, recent graduates and recent graduates with self-declared disabilities.
youth jobs and internships
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/cultural-youth-programs/jobs-internships.html
Are you looking for a paid work experience? Travel and work in different regions across Canada where you will meet new people and learn about other cultures. Develop new skills, establish contacts in your field of study and boost your career possibilities, all while having loads of fun and adventure.
federal student work experience program
https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/srs-sre/page01.htm?poster=1&lang=en
A wide variety of jobs from coast to coast, in diverse fields, such as administration, agriculture, communications, enforcement, finance, IT, policy, and many more. Students work in offices and laboratories, on ships and farms, at historical sites and national parks, among many other locations, in more than 300 cities and towns across Canada.
Campus Access
http://www.campusaccess.com/internships/
This is a Canadian resource that includes a comprehensive list of Canadian, American, and international internships opportunities searchable by interests: technology, environmental, child related, humanitarian, Canadian Government etc. It also includes useful advice about maximizing the career development potential of an internship, application tips etc.
Exchanges Canada: Youth Forums
http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1457704797770
provides opportunities for Canadians to connect with one another, have a better understanding of various different cultures, as well as information on various exchange programs and exchange related activities in Canada and aboard
Katimavik
This is a long standing youth volunteer service program. The program has a strong focus on community development and has been recently redesigned with programs in three primary areas : 1) eco internships for those interested in internships with non-profit or public environmental organizations 2)socio- internships for those interested in opportunities to work within healthy lifestyle or wellness areas such as mental health, nutrition and physical activity and 3) a program specifically targeted at indigenous youth who want to develop skills to successfully pursue post-secondary education and future employment.
Young Canada Works: Careers in Heritage and Careers in French and English
These are federal government internships targeting unemployed or underemployed college or university graduates. The opportunities are designed for graduates with and interest in heritage fields, museology, library, conservation science, arts administration and/or developing abilities to work in both French and English. Opportunities are both national and international.
Parliamentary Internships
Available to university graduates from all disciplines. Interns will work as assistants to the Members of Parliament on both sides of the House of Commons conducting and sharing research on Parliament and Canadian politics.
Ontario
Library of Parliament Internship
https://lop.parl.ca/sites/jobs/default/en_CA/internship
A 12 month paid internship in the Library’s Parliamentary Information and Research Service. Depending on an intern's area of expertise and interest and the needs of the Library, interns will be assigned to work in one of these Parliamentary Information and Research Service divisions:Economics, Resources and International Affairs, Legal and Social Affairs, Public Education Programs, Reference, Current Awareness and User Services
Ontario Internship Program
https://www.internship.gov.on.ca/mbs/sdb/intern.nsf/LkpWebContent/ePublishedHOME/
The Ontario Internship Program invests in committed, talented graduates seeking a great opportunity to start and accelerate their careers. It's a paid developmental opportunity to grow top talent while delivering important public services to the people of Ontario.
Ontario Legislature Internship Program
This 10 month program is open to recent graduates of Canadian universities from all disciplines. Interns are assistants to back bench members of parliament. The program provides interns with an opportunity to understand the day to day workings of the Ontario legislature.
Humanitarian
Idealist
https://www.idealist.org/en/?type=INTERNSHIP
Search for humanitarian internship opportunities with non- profit organizations from all over the world. Note that you can narrow or expand your search parameters by geographical area or by putting “everywhere” in the search box.
Unicef Internship Program
https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_internship.html
This program is available to current post-secondary students (undergrad, graduate or Ph.D.). Opportunities available are diverse and reflect the full range of the organizations mandate including program and policy, focused on their work for the children, operations which includes support for programs, external relations which includes communication and advocacy and emergency response.
International
aiesec
In partnership with business and higher education, AIESEC offers a Global Internship Program to provide work experiences in the business, technical and development sectors for over 91 countries and territories.
International youth internship program
The IYIP is designed to offer Canadian post-secondary graduates between ages 19-30 the opportunity to gain professional experience through international development work. The objective of the IYIP is to support sustainable international development initiatives proposed, in partnership with local partner organizations, by Canadian professional associations, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations and private companies.
International Aboriginal youth internship initiative
The International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiative provides opportunities for Aboriginal youth ages 18-35 to participate in international internships in developing countries.
AKFC’s International Youth Fellowship Program
https://www.akfc.ca/get-involved/youth-fellows/
The Fellowship offers an international development training program and an eight-month overseas placement to recent university graduates and young professionals who are 30 years of age or younger.
Intern Abroad.com
www.goabroad.com/intern-abroad
Search for international internships by particular destination, general region, field of work or length of stay. Site includes plenty of helpful advice about the process of selecting and applying for internships.
United Nations Internships
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=ip
These 2 to 6 month internships are designed to give students who are interested in diplomacy and public policy a solid understanding of the day to day working environment of the United Nations. The program is open to undergraduates and graduate level students currently enrolled or within one year of graduation. Undergraduates must be in their final year of study.
International Volunteer Programs Association
http://www.volunteerinternational.org/
IVPA is a non- profit accrediting organization that markets international volunteer opportunities on behalf of independent member organizations. All the member organizations have met IVPA standards standards/criteria for responsible and ethical volunteering abroad.
Washington Internship Institute
Internship opportunities are available in government offices, non-profit organizations and for profit companies. Students applying must be in the upper year of their degree program or within a year of graduating. Be sure and read the applying as an international student section.
HISTSCI 2220 |
Tea Gucciardo |
History of Medicine |
Visit to UWO Medical Artifact Collection |
HIST 1901E |
Graham Broad |
Foundations in Western Thought and Civilization (For students in the program) |
Series of field trips (i.e. architectural walking tours, seeing a Shakespeare play, costume party, opera, AGO/ROM, ethnic dinner, conference at the end) |
HIST 2403E |
Nic Virtue |
Europe and England |
Collaboration with Dr. Small's French Salon |
HIST 2891E |
Robert Ventresca/Jennifer Tunnicliffe |
Human Rights: Past, Prsent, Future |
Variety of interactions with Human Rights Activists, First Nations leaders, and other activities |
HIST 3308E |
Alison Meek |
Conspiracies, Deniers and Truthers |
Poster Session |
HIST 3710G/4710G |
Graham Broad & Katrina Pasierbek |
World Wars in History, Memory & Reconciliation |
Concludes with a 10 day student tour of Belgium and France |
HIST 3809F/G |
Robert Ventresca |
History, Ethics and Public Policy |
Interviews with a senator and other experts in the field |
HIST 3900 |
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Internship |
Preparatory consultation with a faculty mentor, and 4-8 month placement with an NGO, governmental, education institution, or private business/practice. Following the internship, the student will produce a written report. |
HIST 3901F/G |
Stephanie Bangarth and Nic Virtue |
Workplace Learning |
This is an independent study course based on voluntary or paid workplace experience in a History-related field or in a position where the skills of the discipline will be employed. Students will work with an approved faculty advisor on a project related to their work experience. Can also use law mentorship as a part of this course. |
HIST - Possible 0.5 credit |
Robert Ventresca |
History and the Practice of Law |
Students with an expressed interest in the study and practice of law to be mentored by an experienced lawyer and complete a research assignment relevant to the practice of the law. Students must be 3rd or 4th year HSP or Major in History with a minimum average of 80% and interest in law.Can be for credit or not. 26 hours equivalent to a 0.5 course. |
HIST 4296F |
Stephanie Bangarth |
Don't Give up the Fight!: Human Rights in Canadian History |
Varied activities |
HIST 4504F/G |
Renee Soulodre-La France |
History of Human Rights in Latin America |
Varied activities |
CSI 2291B |
Wendy Crocker |
Police Check required |
Childhood and Community - Showcase where students present what they have uncovered while examining an organization's approach to working with children. Showcase at the end with partners invited |
CSI 3353G |
Sam Frankel |
International Child Advocacy |
Students present advocacy campaign to faculty panel |
CSI 3393A |
Alan Pomfret |
3 Week Seminar - Summer 2018 Course |
Winchester, England Exchange |
CSI 3395A |
Pat Ryan |
3 Week Seminar - Summer 2018 Course |
Malmo, Sweden Exchange |
DS 1010A/B |
Jeff Preston & Pamela Cushing |
Exploring Disability |
Field trip where students spend 3 hours watching or supporting an organization (i.e support an art group, observe how Easter Seals operates) |
DS 2216 A |
Jeff Preston |
Disability, Media & Madness |
Media project looking at stereotypes and understanding why media is produced the way it is |
DS 2285E |
Pamela Cushing |
Community Based Experience |
Students will be working with community members living with an intellectual or developmental label. Groups of 5-15. Produce 5 minute unboxing videos of exp. (critical analysis). Little assignments up to a showcase, inviting community partners |
DS 2291A |
Pamela Cushing |
Undergrad symposium |
Teaching students how to do knowledge translation - academic conferences, public talks, grants, abstracts, etc. Start with a completed piece and work on improving it |
DS 3394G |
Jeff Preston |
Memes and Dreams |
Facilitate/learn through online community, unpacking the experience in class |
SJPS 3210G |
Klaire Gain, Tom Malleson, Allyson Larkin |
Transnational Activism and Global Justice |
Students travel to the Dominican Republic where they spend several days with a local community built on the principles of direct democracy and also visit the ASCALA Scalabrini community to meet with advocates who are working against Haitian human trafficking |
SJPS 3211G |
Pietro Pirani & Allyson Larkin |
King's at Rondine - Global Justice and Citizenship |
Students spend one month at Rondine, Cittadella della Pace in Arezzo Italy. While in residence, they participate in seminars with youth from 13 different countries, and travel to site visits—including the Vatican Section for Migrants and Refugees--that focus on migration, peace-building and conflict resolution |
SJPS 3320E |
Shawna Lewkowitz |
cross-listed with PS 3320E and Brescia |
Students are paired with a female civic leader to learn about the opportunities and barriers facing women. |
SJPS 3367G |
Allyson Larkin |
Exile and Forced Migration |
Will have an EL component |
SJPS 3375G |
Ben Muller |
cross-listed with PoliSci 3361G |
Travel to Tuscon, Arizona |
SJPS 3500E |
Shawna Lewkowitz |
Community Based Learning |
Voluntary placement with a non-profit organization in the London community (100 hours). They contribute to ongoing activities including research, advocacy, event planning, social media campaigns and networking |
THAN 2602/2605/3601/3607 |
Darcy Harris |
Both online and in-class components to the class |
Experientially based weekend workshops |
THAN 3360B |
Darcy Harris |
Practicum |
Field Placement in Thanatology: A rendering of service in a palliative care or bereavement setting supervised by an agency practitioner. Students will engage in a series of prearranged agency site visits to gain exposure to various services that assist individuals and families who are facing life-limiting illness and/or bereavement. Students will then complete 45-hour placement with the goal of applying their knowledge and skills in a concrete setting |
BUS 1220 |
Felipe Fontes Rodrigues, Jennifer Jeffrey & Jeanetter Eberhard |
Introduction to Business |
Guest speaker to debrief what happened in a case that the class wrote a report on |
ECO 2122A |
Lydia Li, Tinting Zhang |
Econometrics I |
Excel workshop - 2 hours plus prep time. The workshop meets interview goals |
ECO 2123B |
Kristin Denniston |
Econometrics II |
STATA Workshop - 2 hours plus prep time |
MOS 2275A/B |
Lisa Macklem |
Business Law |
Based on actual court cases |
MOS 3312A/B |
Grigori Erenburg |
Derivative Securities Markets |
Excel-based projects on derivatives valuation (2 team projects, 20% of course time). Application of financial derivatives valuation models to the real data. |
MOS 3316A |
Josephine Gemson |
Investment Management |
Investments portfolio analysis project (individual or in groups of two). Investing throughout the course, followed by evaluation project at the end, 10% of course time. Participate in Bloomberg Market Concepts certification (8 hours, 30% of total mark). |
MOS 3320A/B |
Jennifer Jeffrey |
Marketing |
Sales role playing. Students are encouraged to participate in the Great Canadian Sales competition |
MOS 3330A/B |
Felipe Fontes Rodrigues |
Simulation - Operations Management |
Computer simulation where students take the role of an operations manager in a clothing manufacturing company and they make day-to-day decisions in terms of inventory, capacity planning, distribution, hiring employees, etc. |
MOS 3367A/B |
Shawna Lyn Weingartner |
Introduction to Fraud Examination |
Case-based in class experiential learning. Currently trying to figure out how to incorporate a trip to Toronto to allow for hands on experience with document examination. |
MOS 3390B |
Sergio Janczack |
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This trip is designed for up to 14 students to travel to France and Spain to learn about international business. |
MOS 3490, 3491, 3492 |
Sergio Janczack & Trevor Hunter |
Only domestic students are eligible, a minimum average of 70% is required. Pass or fail 0.5 credit course between year 3-4. Delays graduation. |
Preparatory workshops and an 8, 9-12 or 13-16 month paid industry placement. Interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on the work undertaken during the internship. |
MOS 4310B |
Grigori Erenburg |
Advanced Corporate Finance |
Life Cases (team projects) - 3 parts, 20% of course time. Comparative financial valuation analysis of real companies followed by formal presentations in class |
MOS 4404A |
Sergii Nevmerzhyskyi |
International Enterprise |
Guest speaker. Group of 4-5 researched a company and presentated recommendations as a constultant might do |
MOS 4410A/B |
Trevor Hunter |
Strategic Management |
Research on and interaction with real organizations. Using practical analytical tools (that they will use on the job), they analyze and provide solutions to real issues/problems |
MOS 4422F |
Trevor Hunter |
Corporate Governance |
Research on and interaction with real organizations. Using practical analytical tools (that they will use on the job), they analyze and provide solutions to real issues/problems |
MOS 4467A/B |
Shawna Lyn Weingartner |
Professionalism and Ethics |
Case-based in class experiential learning. |
MOS 4470B |
Jeanette Eberhard |
Organizational Theory and Management |
Students work in pairs to lead a three-hour seminar that includes developing and delivering a lecture, case discussion, and group learning activities. Students also worked in pairs to research a company and present recommendations as a consultant might do. |
English 1028G |
Dr. Coby Dowdell |
The Storyteller's Art II: Digital Narratives |
Students gain hands-on experience working with various digital story-telling platforms, produce a digital version of a literary text, and develop a text adventure game. |
English 1901E |
Dr. Claudia Clausius |
Foundations in Western Thought and Civilization (For students in the program) |
Series of field trips (i.e. architectural walking tours, seeing a Shakespeare play, costume party, opera, AGO/ROM, ethnic dinner, conference at the end) |
English 3330E |
Dr. Paul Werstine |
Shakespeare |
Field trip to Stratford Festival Theatre |
English 3999F/G |
Dr. Tom Cull |
Creative Writing Workshop |
Students participate in Words Fest at Museum London, publish in the Words magazine, enter and win writing contests, attend visiting writers' talks, Thames river walk and river clean-up, present work at King's annual Between the Wines reading |
French 3570G |
Susan Small |
Literature and Culture in France: the 17th Century |
French salon evening: a re-enactment of a french literary salon, open to the public. They play board games, dance, play music, drink tea and eat cakes, etc. 17th century fashion show and photo shoot, music, improv, a short play and other games |
Speech 2001 |
Dr. Nigel Joseph |
Major Forms of Oral Discourse |
Practical course dedicated to developing and refining skills in effective oral communication through speeches, interviews, debates, class discussions, etc. |
Spanish 1030 |
Prof. Sarah Brooks |
Beginner Spanish |
Lab component of Spanish |
PHIL 1901E |
John Heng |
Foundations in Western Thought and Civilization (For students in the program) |
Series of field trips (i.e. architectural walking tours, seeing a Shakespeare play, costume party, opera, AGO/ROM, ethnic dinner, conference at the end) |
POLI 3315F |
Kate Graham |
Campaign School |
Spend the first half of the term working with an election campaign, and the second half examining the election outcome as a product of the campaign and the ballot structure. Populism, social media and issues related to the elections. Open to year 2, 3 & 4, and campaign school students from before can do it again |
POLI 3318G |
E. Hannah & T. Tieku |
International Organization and Global Governance from an African Perspective - Ethiopia Field School |
Trip to Ethiopia |
POLI 3320E |
Anne-Marie DeCicco-Best & Jacquetta Newman, Shawna Lewkowitz |
Women in Civic Leadership |
Students are paired with a female civic leader to learn about the opportunities and barriers facing women. Cross-listed with SJPS 3320E |
POLI 3361G |
Ben Muller |
American Borders and Borderlands |
Travel to Tuscon, Arizona. Cross-listed with SJPS 3375G. |
POLI 4487G |
Kate Graham |
The Real World of Urban Politics |
May consider 3rd years, but mainly 4th year. Will be attending committee and council meetings on a particular policy challenge they identify at the beginning of the year. Panel at congress next year to present. |
POLI 4418F |
Erin Hannah |
Politics of International Trade Law and Negotiation |
Mock dispute, simulation position paper, simulation as assignments in the course |
PSYCH – Various Classes |
Various professors |
Capstone Experience |
Capstone for students in all of these psychology classes to participate in to ID the transition from Learning Psychology to doing Psychology |
PSYCH 3840G |
Wendy Ellis |
Survey Design |
Topics include methods and types of survey measurement, construction administration, data collection and reporting of results. Students will normally participate in the development of surveys with community partner agencies. |
PSYCH 4694E |
Marcie Penner-Wilger |
Collaborative Research in Applications of Psychological Science |
Student groups will partner with local community groups to select and complete a research-based project. Final projects are presented to panels of researchers and community members. (KAMP is one result, reintegrating veterans program at Parkwood, Coping skills for parents at Merrymount). Community symposium at the end. |
RS 2351G |
Fr. Michael Bechard |
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This course brings students to Fond Du Lac, SK, Bhechoko, NT, and Inuvik, NT, First Nations communities to settle in and engage with residents in an Aboriginal community. |
RS 2352G |
Dr. Mark Yenson |
Rome and the Christian Tradition |
Experience first-hand the ancient history, art and architecture, and spiritual heritage of Rome. |
RS 2208U |
Bret Babington |
Practicum No. 1 |
Practicum Placement in Local Schools for CST Program -12 seminar hrs. + 75 hrs. volunteer service over two terms |
RS 3308U |
Bret Babington |
Practicum No. 2 |
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RS 4408Y |
Bret Babington |
Practicum No. 3 |
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SOC 2222A/B | Tara Bruno | Drugs & Society | Public Service Announcement projects |
SOC 3310F/G |
Kristin Lozanski (F), Agata Piekosz (G) |
Qualitative Research Methodologies |
Qualitative research project involving interviews and policy recommendations for campus/community issues |
SOC 3326G |
Jinette Comeau |
Health Policy |
CityStudio; working with policy experts from the City - Child and Youth Network to address physical and mental health concerns in children |
SOC 3355F/G | Derek Silva | Catastrophe | Creation of podcasts |
SOC 3363 F/G | Derek Silva | Terrorism | Creation of podcasts |
SOC 3385G | Ben Muller & Derek Silva | American Borders and Borderlands | Cross-listed with POL/SJPS 3361 |
SOC 4405 F/G & 3309F/G | Christine Lavrence & Liam Kennedy | Sociological/Criminological Theory | Field trip to Woodland Cultural Centre |
SW 3320Y |
Mary Kay Arundel |
Practicum |
This practicum requires 225 hours of supervised practice in an approved human services setting. It is intended to be an introduction to social work practice, which includes integration of theory and practice, for 3rd year BSW students. Students are in the field commencing January – April or a block option is available which is offered mid-April to end of May. |
SW 4400 |
Carrie Jean Smith, Peter Donahue, Rosemary Vito |
Practicum |
This practicum requires a minimum of 500 hours of supervised practice in an approved human services setting. As a continuum of learning, the 4th year practicum is intended to build upon previous knowledge acquired in 3rdyear with respect to social work practice, application of course work, and integration of theory and practice. Students are in the field commencing September to April. |
SW 9700 |
Talk to Mary Kay |
Practicum |
A structured, practice experience in selected human service agencies which reflects demonstrable competency in professional practice. Bi-weekly seminars focusing on the integration of practice issues with theory and various practice models/approaches. |
SW 9800 |
Talk to Mary Kay |
Practicum |
MSW students complete an advanced practicum in a human service agency, and receive field instruction and supervision from a Master’s qualified practitioner and a faculty consultant from the School of Social Work. The Canadian Association for Social Work Accreditation requires completion of a minimum of 450 hours of supervised practice. Students are in the field three days per week for two academic terms, or an equivalent block placement. |
WTC 2901E |
Dr. Clausius |
Late Medieval to Scientific Revolution |
Field trips, Renaissance dress up party, listening to music. |
WTC 3901F |
Dr. Clausius |
Enlightenment to Fin de Siecle |
Listening to music, walking tours, field trips to opera and theatre |
WTC 4901G |
Dr. Graham Broad |
The 20th Century to Contemporary |
Listening to music, film viewing, looking at art, field trip to ROM and AGO, |
Writing 2208G |
Vidya Natarajan with support from Adrienne, the Write Place & Megan |
Teaching Writing - Practicum |
Alongside theoretical discussions about learning goals, syllabus development, and evaluation of writing competence, students will apply their pedagogic insights to in-class work with SJPS 1026G students over a minimum of 16 hours of practicum. |
Writing 2260F |
Michelle Hartley coordinating. Supported by Alumni affairs, Susan Ackland, Julie Siverns (SW) |
Workplace Writing: The Cultures of Work |
4 hours of interview/lecture/workshop with professionals (resume and interview workshops, etc.). 3 hours to craft interview questions and find out more about their individual field - emails, interview, and follow up (3-4 hours), then wrote a reflection. Group orjects putting together a brochure, news release and presentation for an innovative workplace program (4 hours). 4th year social work students also created posters based on one of their major projects for their practicum placements (2 hours). |
Writing 2301G |
Vidya Natarajan with support from The Write Place |
Tutoring Writers |
Tutoring practicum. Minimum of 18 hours of course time per student, scaffolded as follows: after understanding the theory and debates, and reading at least one manual of practice, the student a) observes tutoring sessions at The Write Place; b) reflects on them in journal assignments; c) leads tutoring sessions with a mentor’s help, and d) leads sessions independently. |
There are variety of competitions and challenges offered to undergraduate students. This is a great way to enhance skills, build a network and apply learning to potentially solve real-world problems. This list provides some example available.
Undergraduate Statistics Project Competition
Open to submissions of applied research projects that use statistical/analytical techniques to solve real world problems or methodological research projects involving statistical applications.
World's Challenge Challenge
Western University is hosting this challenge and inviting universities around the globe to present their solutions to issues on a global scale. Top teams present their research in London, ON in June, 2018. Check out their website and social media for the most up-to-date information.
IXL Innovation Olympics
An eight-week action learning program offered each academic quarter for business school students to integrate their business knowledge to solve a real innovation & growth issue for a senior executive from a company.
ArtPrize
This international art competition, open to anyone over 18, is held in the fall each year and gives young artists a chance to share their work in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Open to all fine arts, including 2-D, 3-D, time-based or installation artwork and performance.
The Map the System Challenge
This competition based program encourages students from across disciplines to think differently about social and environmental change. Students are asked to select a social or environmental issue. Students are required to explore, probe and research all the connecting elements and factors around it and present an issue back in way that people can understand, share, and learn.
The Undergraduate Awards
The Undergraduate Awards is the world’s leading undergraduate awards programme which recognises top undergraduate work, shares this work with a global audience and connects students across cultures and disciplines.
The Great Canadian Sales Competition
The Great Canadian Sales Competition (GCSC) introduces and educates more than 2,000 university and college students each year on sales as a potential career path. Along the way, these young Canadians develop real world business and sales skills, learn about some of the hottest and best established companies and many meet their first employer!
The Govenor’s Challenge
The Governor’s Challenge simulates the monetary policy decision-making process by putting students in the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council. Participating university teams must analyze and forecast economic developments and recommend whether to raise the Bank’s key interest rate, lower it, or leave it unchanged – in order to keep inflation low and stable – in line with the 2% inflation target.
STEAM Horizon Awards
Open to Canadian students 16-18 years old who demonstrate leadership and achievement in innovation and community engagement in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Funded by NSERC, there are five awards and each is $25,000.
International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) Student Competition
The ICSE is having its Student Research Competition and student winners will travel to present their research at the conference. Previous conferences have been held in Gothenburg, Sweden and Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Canadian Operational Research Society Student Paper Competition
A competition to recognize student papers that have contributed to the field of operational research.