Course-based Opportunities
Curricular and course-based experiential learning are for-credit experiences that are offered through the University of Guelph's academic colleges.
The activities listed below meet all six course-based experiential learning criteria and are recognized on the U of G Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR). If you believe there is an activity that should be recognized, please review the PCDR resources for developing an experiential learning course.
There are eight types of curricular experiential learning opportunities at the University of Guelph, approved by Senate in June 2020.
Contact your Faculty Advisor or Program Counsellor to find out more about Experiential Learning course opportunities in your academic program.
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A program comprised of a required number of curated courses that promote specialized knowledge acquisition and skill development through hands-on experience and classroom learning, undertaken alongside a degree.
The Certificate in Leadership provides you with the opportunity to develop a historical and theoretical understanding of leadership with emphasis on contemporary theories, models and research through 2.50 credits of coursework and 120 hours of leadership practice.
A program that integrates academic with paid workplace learning and skill development in a relevant field, through alternating work and study terms. Students receive a Co-operative Education Certificate upon completion.
A course that requires students to connect their learning and skill development through learning activities designed with a community organization to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
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A course that intentionally integrates activities such as structured projects, laboratory work, design, simulations, performances, competitive practice, live or field case studies, or entrepreneurship to enable students to display their academic learning and skill development.
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A course that prepares students for professional work through first-hand investigation and analysis in a field location, led by faculty, for part of or for the full duration of a semester.
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A course or program in which students gain experience and develop skills related to a field of study and/or career by completing a practicum, internship, field placement, or externship which may be part of a professional program.
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Research conducted by a student under faculty guidance in a workplace/simulated workplace environment which may be in an academic industry, or community setting. Students engage in systematic investigation and research in their field and are evaluated by faculty supervisors or staff.
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Intersperses one or two work terms (typically full-time hours) as an elective or core course in an academic program, where work terms provide experience in a workplace setting related to the student's field of study and/or career goals.
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Search for Opportunities in the Experience Guelph Catalogue
The Experience Guelph Catalogue allows students to search for:
- Experiential Learning course offerings for the current and upcoming term
- Promotional information for all Co-op programs
- Open postings from the On Campus Jobs and Opportunities board
- Open postings from the Career module
- Promotional information for Co-curricular opportunities
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