MacEwan University

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Students in their 3rd and 4th years can participate in these placements. Students will be from a wide degree of majors in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs. You can expect students to have a solid foundation of knowledge in their program discipline and be capable of working at a fairly independent level (with mentorship and feedback regularly provided throughout the placement). Roles offered to students should reflect early-career level work for their discipline. Bachelor of Arts Majors include: anthropology, economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology  Bachelor of Science Majors include: applied statistics, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematical sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology

MacEwan University

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Political Science Field Placement Program A political science field placement course offers students the opportunity to apply their academic understanding of political systems, public policy, and governance in real-world professional settings. Political science majors are well-prepared to contribute across a range of sectors, including public administration, non-profit advocacy, policy analysis, and international relations. During the placement, students bring strong research and analytical skills, an understanding of governance structures, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Employers can expect students to provide valuable insights, adapt quickly, and bring fresh perspectives to policy and political challenges. Skills: Technical Skills: Policy analysis and research methodology Data analysis and visualization Understanding of governance, political theory, and legislative processes Soft Skills: Critical thinking and problem-solving for policy issues Effective written and verbal communication, particularly in public and policy contexts Team collaboration and project management skills, including deadline management and organization

MacEwan University

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Student Profile: Students in this course are in their 3 year of the Journalism program. These students can be expected to have intermediate understanding in this project area. Skills already have: Foundational interviewing skills Foundational story development skills Intermediate professional writing skills Skills to be developed: Interpersonal skills Professional communication skills Critical thinking skills Writing for an audience

MacEwan University

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Students will have varying levels of proficiency in conversational Spanish, but will all be at a level sufficient enough to engage in language practice Exchange. Students will provide English speaking feedback to the native Spanish speakers in the Mi Gente Talks program. Students will be paired in Mi Gente Talks Level 1 or Level 2 depending on their Spanish language abilities.