Faculty of Arts students secure competitive co-op jobs in industries across the world.
Co-op is an opportunity to study a discipline you are interested in while trying different jobs. Regardless of academic program or major, every student’s co-op experience is different and most careers are non-linear.
Students in the Faculty of Arts learn to persuade, to communicate and to understand other points of view. They analyze human behaviour to understand the needs of others. These transferable skills are valued by employers from all industries.
This list of sample co-op jobs is organized by degree and includes descriptions based on real co-op work term positions held by Waterloo students. We have not included employer names to maintain employer confidentiality. This list is intended to help you understand what your co-op pathway may look like based on your program. However, you should explore diverse employment opportunities throughout your co-op work terms to find out where you want to take your career post-graduation.
Recent Arts co-op experiences
Future artist in the making through co-op
By: Alison Chase | 4 min read
Ella Perkins (she/her) is a third-year student studying Fine Arts majoring in studio practice. She discusses her experiences as a Fine Arts student in co-op navigating the challenges of finding a dream co-op position.
Every aspiring psychologist’s dream role: A psychologist assistant journey
By: Audrey Gunawan | 3.5 min read
Audrey Gunawan (she/her) is a third-year Psychology student in the Faculty of Arts. She shares details about her first co-op term at Dr. John W. Lee Psychological Consulting.
Transforming healthcare with AI as a Legal Studies student: how to absorb knowledge like a sponge
Kennedy Taylor (she/her), a fourth-year Arts and Business student majoring in Legal Studies, is the Faculty of Arts Co-op Student of the Year! She received this award in recognition of her dedication and innovative work integrating AI into health care at Coeus Health.