DEPARTMENT of COMPUTER SCIENCE
Experiential Learning
There is no substitute for hands-on learning. These experiential learning courses provide you with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings—working with actual clients, organizations or research teams. As you gain deeper insight into your chosen field, you’ll also develop job-ready skills that prepare you for professional success beyond the university.
Course enrolment may follow a competitive application process. Enrolment is considered competitive in courses where the number of qualified applicants regularly exceeds the number of seats available. This means you may need to achieve a higher GPA or grade in the prerequisite courses to be successful during the application process. If applicable, additional criteria will be listed for each opportunity.
CMPT 496 Final Project
Open to: Final year Computer Science Majors
Term: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer
Deadline to apply:
- Fall: August 1
- Winter: December 1
- Spring: April 1
CMPT 496 is your capstone project where you plan, conduct and communicate the results of an independent project in computer science under the direction of a faculty supervisor. You can take on the project individually or, if the scope warrants, work as part of a team.
CMPT 497 Computer Science Internship
Open to: Computer Science Majors
Term: Fall ‐ Winter
Deadline to apply: May 31
This course provides you with practical experience in a work environment. You engage in work‐integrated learning through employment or internship in industry. You learn the professional aspects (work and ethics) of a coputer scientist. CMPT 497 is an 8‐month internship course.
COSL 300 Community Service Learning: Building Local Community
Open to: All Faculty of Arts and Science students with minimum third‐year standing
Term: Fall, Winter, Spring, Spring/Summer
Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted until the projects are full or until the add/drop deadline of the course.
Gain hands-on experience with a community partner in COSL 300 at MacEwan University. Build workplace skills through interdisciplinary, real-world projects.
WINL 300 Work Integrated Learning Individual Study
Open to: All Faculty of Arts and Science students
Term: Fall, Winter, Spring, Spring/Summer
Deadline to apply: Flexible
In WINL 300, students engage in work integrated learning through employment that typically lasts for one semester.
WINL 301 Work Integrated Learning Within a Class Setting
Open to: All Faculty of Arts and Science students
Term: Winter
Deadline to apply: Opportunity-specific
In WINL 301, you engage in work‐integrated learning through a placement with an agency or community organization. This may be a paid position (employment) or an unpaid one (volunteer), combined with course‐based instruction. The aim is to help you develop the ability to integrate your learning through both academic and work-related activities.