Overview - EDGC 398 - Internship (Winter or Summer)
B.A.(Education); Major - Education in Global Contexts
The B.A.(Education) program includes a compulsory 150-hour internship for eligible U2 students in the Winter (January to April) or Summer (May to August) semester. Internships can take place in various sectors (private, public/governmental, non-profit) around the world. This internship has an associated zero-credit, Pass/Fail course, EDGC 398 - Internships in Global Contexts.
The post-internship experience will be examined in the core courses EDGC 495 - Internship Capstone and EDGC 490 - Critical Research Inquiry. Students will incorporate research methods and analyses towards the production of knowledge centered on a problem or challenge.
The following sections provide important information for students related to planning, searching, securing and completing an internship.
Tailored information for Internship Hosts and Site Supervisors.
On this page:
- Internship search contacts & tools
- Important documents for students
- Important docs for Internship hosts/Site Supervisors
- Important dates / Timeline for students
- Minimum requirements for EDGC 398 course and documentation/forms
- Internship criteria: What is an acceptable internship?
- What is an unacceptable internship placement?
- Criteria for International Students
- Criteria for Canadian students going on an international internship
- Glossary of terms
Internship search contacts & tools
McGill contacts
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Internships Administrator | internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca (Email) |
Internship site options and referrals to resources, people and workshops to support your search and preparation. |
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Education Career Advisor | internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca (Email) |
Spruce up your CV and cover letter, develop your LinkedIn profile, receive job search and application advice and perhaps connect to some internship leads. |
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Student Advisor | edgc.advise [at] mcgill.ca (Email) |
B.A.(Education) and Internship pre-requisites, program progression and the learning competencies you want to address in your internship. |
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Education Local Wellness Advisor | lwa.education [at] mcgiull.ca (Email) |
Connect to supports that help you maintain a healthy work-school-life balance. |
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Financial Aid Counsellor Book an appointment | student.aid [at] mcgill.ca (Email) |
Explore possible funding options, especially when doing unpaid internships. |
| myFuture | Posts job and career-related info sessions, jobs and internships |
| Lists paid on-campus student jobs |
Internship search tools - External*
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*all of these employment/internship opportunities require a Social Insurance Number which you receive if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, temporary foreign worker (TFW) or receive a work/co-op permit*
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Important documents
Required docs for EDGC 398 - Internship
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Internship Agreement & Learning Plan
Student Reflection and Self-Assessment Form
Employer Student Assessment Form
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Internship planning docs for students
Preparation Timeline for B.A.(Ed) Internship
Worksheet - Planning Your Internship听
B.A.(Education) Learning Competencies
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Intro Email Template to听Internship hosts
Internship Design Form听(student version)
Internship Hours Tracking Sheet (Winter, Summer)
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Internship Design Form (, )
Internship Hours Tracking Sheet (Winter, Summer)
Employer Student Assessment Form (required for successful completion of internship)
(includes request for testimonial)
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Important dates / Timeline for students
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ACTIVITIES & MILESTONES |
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SUMMER/FALL INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES BY ISA OFFICE |
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| August to January |
New community partners in the private, public and non-profit sector fill out . Internships Administrator will follow-up. Existing internship hosts contact Internship Administrator (internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca) to design and post new Winter or Summer internship opportunities. |
Potential internship hosts can refer to the following documents: B.A.(Education) Flyer for Employers (EN, FR); Internship Policies and Procedures; Internship Agreement & Learning Plan |
| Early September | B.A.(Education) Internship Info Session during EDGC 299 course | For U2 students only |
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October 8, 2024 9am 鈥� 2pm @Learning Commons, Education |
EVENT: B.A.(Education) Internship Expo @ McGill Faculty of Education |
Internship host organizations come to campus to participate in panel discussions, internship fair and speed networking activities with students. |
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STUDENT TIMELINE -听WINTER听INTERNSHIP (JANUARY to听APRIL) |
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September to mid December* |
Internship application period for Winter term Following acceptance of internship offers, students complete Internship Proposal Form and await approval by the Internships & Student Affairs (ISA) Office. |
*For Winter internships, offers must be accepted before January. Dates to keep in mind: Internship Check-in meetings during EDGC 299: Oct 2, Nov 6, Nov 27 Fall Reading Week: October 15 - 18, 2024 Exams & Holiday Closure: December 5, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025 |
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January |
Students complete pre-departure training: Preparing For Your Internship |
Asynchronous, self-directed training on myCourses for EDGC 398 - Internship |
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January to mid-April |
Winter term Internship period Internship Agreement & Learning Plan to be completed and signed by Site Supervisor, student, and ISA Office by latest two weeks after internship start date. |
Work terms can be longer than 150 hours but first 150 hours will be evaluated by Site Supervisor as minimum requirement for EDGC 398. Dates to keep in mind: Winter Reading Week: March 3 - 7, 2025 Final exam period: April 14 鈥� 30, 2025 |
| Late March to mid April | Employer Student Assessment and Student Reflection and Self-Assessment forms completed and submitted by last day of听internship OR latest the third Friday in April (exact date TBD) |
Assessment forms need to completed before grading deadlines. Students receive Pass/Fail grade for Internship course (course code: EDGC 398). |
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STUDENT TIMELINE - SUMMER听INTERNSHIP (MAY to听AUGUST) |
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November to end of March* |
Internship application period for Summer term Following acceptance of internship offers, students complete Internship Proposal Form and await approval by the Internships & Student Affairs (ISA) Office. |
*For Summer internships, offers should be accepted before May. Dates to keep in mind: Winter Reading Week: March 4 - 8, 2024 Internship Check-in meetings with Internship Admin: Dates TBD |
| April through May |
Students complete pre-departure training: Preparing For Your Internship |
Asynchronous, self-directed training on myCourses for EDGC 398 - Internship Dates to keep in mind: End of classes and Winter Exam period: April 13 - 30, 2024 |
| May to late August |
Summer term Internship period Internship Agreement & Learning Plan to be completed and signed by Site Supervisor, student, and ISA Office by latest two weeks after internship start date. |
Work terms can be longer than 150 hours but first 150 hours will be evaluated by Site Supervisor as minimum requirement for EDGC 398. |
| Late August | Employer Student Assessment and Student Reflection and Self-Assessment forms completed and submitted by last day of 听internship OR latest the third Friday in August (exact date TBD) |
Assessment forms need to completed before grading deadlines. Students receive Pass/Fail grade for Internship course EDGC 398. Assessment form submission guidelines |
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Minimum requirements for EDGC 398 course and documentation/forms
PRE-REQUISITE:
- Successful completion of EDGC 299 鈥� Professional and Research Seminar
- Registered for EDGC 398 - Internship: Education in Global Contexts
- Completed or currently in 2nd year of the B.A.(Education) program
As a Pass/Not Pass course, students must fulfill these minimum requirements:
- Complete and submit Internship Proposal Form
- Completed and signed Internship Agreement & Learning Plan
- Student submits the Student Reflection and Self-Assessment听Form at end of internship.
- Site Supervisor submits Employer Student Assessment听Form听at end of听internship.听
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Internship criteria:听What is an acceptable internship?
- Internship duration: 150 hours (commuting time not included)
- An internship should allow students to听address听B.A.(Education) Learning Competencies, as outlined in the Internship Agreement & Learning Plan.
- Students are expected to search for and secure their own internship placements.
- The can recommend and, at times, connect students with sites that the Faculty of Education has relationships with.
- The Education Career Advisor is also available for support with cover letters, CVs and searching internship听placements.
- Students are permitted to develop an internship with a previous or current employer or a site where they have worked as a volunteer.
- Internship Site Supervisors must not be someone in a close, personal relationship with the student. For the purposes of the internship,听a close personal relationship shall include spouses, parents, guardians and children, siblings, and consensual amorous relationships.
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Internships can be paid or unpaid, depending on the capacity of internship hosts to pay a salary or offer a stipend.
- NOTE: If you are facing financial challenges at any time during your degree or internship, the first step is applying for government student assistance, which is typically available for students from North America and for semesters of full-time study. The Scholarships & Student Aid office (SSAO) offers an In-Course Financial Aid Program of bursaries and interest-free loans to supplement existing financial resources including government aid and/or band funding, parental resources, and part-time work.
- The internship听can be completed locally, across Canada or internationally.
- NOTE:听International Internship placements听are available on 听and through your own research.听The ISA office cannot help you with lodging, visa and insurance considerations but can point you to trusted partners to help prepare for an international work experience. International travel is subject to McGill University鈥檚 Travel Regulations. Consult听McGill Abroad for more information.
- The internship may be conducted in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid approach. The format will be decided upon by the internship site/organization in collaboration with the student.
- Students must ensure their Site Supervisor submits the听Employer Student Assessment Form听within 3 days after the听last day of the internship.
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What is considered an unacceptable internship placement
The Internship Administrator has the right to refuse placement with a host organization that meets one or a combination of the following conditions:
- Conflict of interest where a student has a pre-existing close, personal relationship with their Site Supervisor (see Internship Criteria, point 5)
- Where there is no opportunity to practice and develop the B.A.(Education) Program Learning Objectives and internship tasks are not linked to Learning Competencies as outlined in the Internship Learning & Action Plan
- Where there is an absence of supervision
- An organization involved in exploitative practice or 鈥渟aviorism鈥�
- Refusal of Site Supervisor to sign Internship Agreement
- Consistently negative feedback from past students about placement site and/or Site Supervisor
- Site Supervisor demonstrates a lack of transparency in the internship tasks and objectives
- Student is not clear about tasks
- Unsafe work environment
- Number of hours do not meet the minimum requirement of 150 hours.
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Criteria for International Students
- In addition to holding a valid study permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), international students require a听Co-op/Internship Work Permit.
- Students should apply for this permit well in advance of their Field Experience/Internship as 听(approx 4 months).
- This permit application carries no cost;听however, applicants听require a听medical exam completed by a CIC-certified physician. Failure to do the medical exam will result in a听remark that prohibits students听from working in primary or secondary schools on their work permit.
- Please visit听the听International Student Services website听for further details and assistance with the application.听
- IMPORTANT:听Applicants will require a letter from their Faculty certifying that a co-op/internship is a mandatory part of their program. Please write to the following email to request a letter and include your name, student ID number and program:听isa.education [at] mcgill.ca
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Criteria for Canadian students going on an international internship
Canadian students are eligible to do their internships abroad. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to research and secure permits, McGill travel registries and Pre-Departure Orientation.
Visit McGill Abroad for more information about how to prepare.
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Glossary of Terms
Internship - An internship is a supervised learning opportunity that is part of a vocational training, technical or university program offered at an educational institution recognized by the . Internships have a pedagogical intent and include observation and competency acquisition and/or implementation in a workplace environment.
What can be considered an internship:
- An experiential opportunity integrating knowledge gained in the classroom to an employment setting
- Has a defined start and end date and includes a job description
- Has clearly identified objectives and outcomes related to the student鈥檚 field of study
- The student鈥檚 work is supervised by a qualified professional and feedback is shared with the student on a regular or ongoing basis
- The employer provides equipment, resources and facilities to support the learning objectives/goals
- Includes a reflection and evaluation process at the conclusion of the internship
Internships Administrator - Staff member in the Internships & Student Affairs (ISA) Office (Faculty of Education), responsible for helping B.A.(Education) students to plan and prepare for their internships by providing tools, internship leads and offering advising. They work with Internship Hosts to support the design and posting of internship opportunities. Finally, they design internship reflection activities for students and approve Internship Proposal Forms.
Internship Host / Employer / Community Partner听鈥� Any private, public/governmental or non-profit organization who has been identified as a host for an internship placement.
Site Supervisor - Community Partner staff member responsible for the onboarding,听day-to-day supervision, and guidance of the student intern鈥檚 work term at the Internship Site. They will provide the Internship Administrator with written evaluations鈥攙ia a form鈥攐f the intern by the last day of the 150-hour internship. This evaluation will measure professional competencies and contribute to the student鈥檚 final grade (i.e. pass/fail for the course EDGC 398).
Work Term 鈥� The period of 150 hours that a student commits to as part of their B.A.(Education) internship.