2007 Volume 43 Issue 2 Pages 176-188
This thesis is about the educational system of Law and Public Administration in Canada, using the University of Victoria(UVic) as an example. In my opinion, distinctive features at UVic educational system are the Co-operative Education and the Concurrent LL.B./M.P.A. Degree Program. Co-operative Education: ・Since the mid-1970's UVic Co-op has grown to become the third largest Co-op in Canada. We've built our success on personalized service, high quality work opportunities, and leading-edge technology. ・The goal of the UVic Co-op Program is to produce high-calibre graduates who are better prepared to pursue productive careers. Successful Co-op graduates complete a standard academic degree program, as well as several Co-op work terms in jobs related to their degree program. ・Co-operative Education, or Co-op, is an integrated approach to higher education that enables bright, highly motivated students to alternate academic terms with paid, relevant work experience in their chosen field. ・The practical experience gained on these work terms is an integral part of the student's education. The term "Co-operative Education" emphasizes the relationship between the employer, the student and the University of Victoria. Concurrent LL.B./M.P.A. Degree Program: ・Students who apply and are accepted into both the Faculty of Law LL.B. and the School of Public Administration M.P.A. programs may earn both degrees concurrently with modified requirements for each. Undertaken separately, the two degrees normally require five years of study, whereas the concurrent degrees may be completed in four years. ・The first year of the program is devoted entirely to the first year law curriculum. The second year of the program requires the completion of the public administration foundation courses in combination with law courses if the student wishes. The remaining two years entail the completion of all other law and public administration course requirements
