• Be registered full-time in the Master of Communication program (by coursework) and maintain a full-time status during all study terms, including the one after the last work term
• Have an admission average of (B+ or 75%) and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 7.0 (B+ or 75%) in courses taken at the University of Ottawa
• Start the program in the fall term (this is necessary due to co-op placement cycles)

Co-op programs have limited enrolment. Meeting the admission criteria does not guarantee you a place. Admission is based on your CGPA. We admit those with the highest CGPA first.

Sequence 1 - all students follow this sequence

Co-op fees

As a co-op student, you also pay co-op fees (announced every year by the Registrar) for the session before your first work term and then for every work term, up to and including your last one.

• Canada School of Public Service
• Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Health Canada
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
• Public Services and Procurement Canada
• University of Ottawa

• Assessment of crisis communication strategies
• Communication strategy needs analysis (internal/external)
• Design, preparation and implementation of communication plans (internal, crisis, strategic, event-based, etc.)
• Development and/or assessment of a promotional campaign (in health or other areas)
• Development and/or assessment of media strategies (social media use)
• Development of organizational communication training
• Internal communication needs analysis

Student Salaries

Co-op Work Term Report.

Visit the Academic Coordinators page to see your co-op professor.

Masters programs

Apply to co-op after you've started your studies at uOttawa. You must have an admission average of 75% (B+) or higher.
Steps to follow in order to apply from the University via uoZone:

• UoZone
• From the Applications menu, click on CO-OP Navigator

If you have any questions about your application, please contact our office by phone at 613 562-5741 or by e-mail at [email protected] .

Application Deadline: September 30 of your first year of studies