The professional internship involves spending a minimum of twelve months and a maximum of sixteen months in a paid internship position in industry or government. Students in the 12-month internship must register in APSC 302, APSC 303 and either APSC 301 or APSC 304. Students in the 16 month placement take APSC 301, APSC 302, APSC 303 and APSC 304. The nature of the work must satisfy the criteria defining professional experience for licensure as a Professional Engineer in Canada. The course includes prior workshops on interviewing, resume preparation and work performance. Successful completion of the course requires submission of a report of high quality on the experience within thirty days of completion of the work period. Career Services manage the non-academic aspects of the course. PREREQUISITE: Faculty English Proficiency Test, or 80% in ESLA 130 taken prior to the 2004 – 2005 academic session, and completion of at least two years of any program in Applied Science with a cumulative average of at least 65% or recommendation of the department.
