Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is experiential learning that occurs either in a workplace setting or with the involvement of a host organization. Field placement is one type of WIL and is currently offered as mandatory or optional depending on your program of study. It is a full-time, unpaid opportunity that provides students with intensive, hands-on, practical experience in a setting relevant to their subject of study.
Mandatory Field Placement
To be eligible for mandatory field placement, you need to finish your coursework and complete all pre-placement requirements. You will receive additional information and an application from the Career and Work Integrated Learning Services team, about 6 months prior to your program completion date.
Administrative Professional Certificate
If you started your program Fall 2022 and onwards, your program includes a mandatory field placement for administrative professionals (ADMN1999). Field Placement is full time (150-180 hours or approximately 4 weeks) and is completed in the semester after your course work is finished.
Eligibility Criteria and Pre-requisites
Legal Assistant Diploma
If you started your program Fall 2022 and onwards, your program includes a mandatory field placement of 150-180 hours (or approximately 4 weeks). Field Placement for Legal Assistants (LEGL2998) and full time and is completed in the semester after your course work is finished.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND PRE-REQUISITES
Optional Field Placement
Applications open every semester to eligible students in the following programs:
- Hospital Unit Clerk
- Legal Assistant Diploma (Program start date prior to Fall 2022)
- Medical Office Assistant
- Veterinary Office Assistant
Eligibility Criteria and Pre-requisites
"The Chiu School of Business’ coordination of students and industry hosts for practicum placement was instrumental for me. The opportunity to prove myself with a prospective employer and ultimately secure full-time employment would not have been possible without practicum or the support of the Chiu School of Business." — Adrienne Lefaivre, Graduate of the Administrative Professional Certificate
