WINL 200
Work Integrated Learning
3 Credits          Total (0-0-90)

The student engages in entry-level work integrated learning through employment with the agency that would typically last for one semester. Any placement needs department approval. After the successful completion of the placement, there is a demonstration of the learning accomplished. The contact hours are a minimum of 90 hours but can involve more depending on the placement. This course is typically used as cross-faculty course recognition for diploma students who have completed a work placement. Recommended.

Prerequisites: Second-year standing and department consent.

WINL 300
Work Integrated Learning Individual Study
3 Credits          Total (0-0-90)

Students engage in work integrated learning through an individually arranged placement, employment experience, research project, or professional learning opportunity that would typically last for one semester. Placements require department approval. In consultation with a faculty supervisor and external partner, students develop individualized learning outcomes connected to their academic discipline and professional goals. Successful completion of the placement includes critical reflection and demonstration of learning accomplished through the experience. The contact hours are a minimum of 90 hours but may involve more depending on the placement. WINL 300 credit may not be applied retroactively to previously completed employment or placement experiences. Students wishing to use an independently secured placement for WINL 300 must contact the Department Chair/Dean prior to the start of the placement for approval, evaluation of suitability, and assignment of a faculty supervisor. Recommended.

Prerequisites: Third-year standing and department consent.

WINL 301
Work Integrated Learning and Career Development
3 Credits          Total (0-0-135)

Students engage in work integrated learning through a placement with an agency or community organization involving either a paid (employment) or an unpaid (volunteer) position and course-based instruction. The course supports students in exploring career pathways related to their degree while developing career-readiness competencies, transferable skills, and professional identity through the integration of academic learning and workplace experience. Enrollment requires department/Faculty approval. Successful completion of the course involves both a placement component (e.g. work experience) and coursework in a group setting (e.g. class experience), including critical reflection on professional growth, workplace learning, and career development. The contact hours are a minimum of 90 hours but can involve more depending on the placement. Students may not be enrolled concurrently in WINL 301 and another placement, practicum, internship, or work-integrated learning course. Recommended.

Prerequisites: Third-year standing and department consent.