Co-op programs

The Sociology and Anthropology Co-operative Education (Co-op) program is an option for a limited number of full-time students entering the Major in Sociology and/or Anthropology. With the Sociology and Anthropology Co-op degree, students graduate with the equivalent of one year of full-time compensated employment related to their field of study and career objectives. While the Co-op degree is slightly longer (usually one semester) than the regular Sociology and Anthropology degree, the academic content of the Co-op program is identical to that of the regular degree.

Most positions of employment are situated in the Montreal area; however, students who do not speak French must be prepared to work in other parts of Canada. Students can increase the diversity of employment options by applying to jobs across the country and international placements are also a possibility.

Learn more about the structure and expectations of the Concordia's Co-op programs at the Institute for Co-operative Education.

Admission process

New applicants to Concordia University

Upon application to Concordia University, new students wishing to be considered for the Co-op program must indicate this in their application by: 

• ticking the co-op box when selecting their Sociology and/or Anthropology degree program. 
  
  

Current Concordia students

In order to be enrolled, Current Concordia students must meet:

• a GPA standard
• a maximum credit requirement 

Selected applicants may be interviewed or asked to provide a résumé and a statement including the reasons behind their interest in the Sociology and/or Anthropology Co-op degree.

For more details about the GPA, credit, and application requirements, see Institute for Co-operative Education - How to apply, or contact:

Dr. Matthew Unger
Academic Director for Sociology and Anthropology 
514-848-2424, ext. 5245
matthew.unger@concordia.ca