You may choose to complete placements to enhance your understanding of disaster & emergency management theories while gaining hands-on learning experience. Placements in the field provide you with the opportunity to apply fundamental concepts of disaster and emergency management in a variety of organizations within the private, public and non-governmental organization sectors.
How to Apply
Review course prerequisites.
Check your assigned enrolment date and time prior to the Fall term.
Enrol in DEMS 5080 6.00 using the Registration & Enrolment Module.
FAQ
What is a placement?
Placements are designed to help you develop competencies and skills learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience in an organizational setting. These placements focus on career exploration, employability and professional skill development, with an emphasis on achieving specific course learning outcomes. Since placements are tied to a course, you earn academic credit. Placements are completed on a part-time basis to ensure you can balance your coursework and other commitments.
Graduate students may have increased flexibility during the Summer term, allowing them to pursue full-time and/or paid roles, provided such opportunities align with their academic responsibilities and course requirements.
What are the prerequisites to enroll in the DEMS placement course?
Pre-requisite: GS/DEMS 5020 3.00; Co-requisite: GS/DEMS 5030 3.00.
How are placements graded?
Please review the course outline carefully at the start of the term. A significant portion of your grade depends on your performance during the placement, and your supervisor will also be asked to provide an evaluation.
How many hours do I need to complete for placement?
You must complete a minimum of 220 hours of placement for this course. Placements may begin anytime between January and June and must be completed by August.
How can I find a placement for this course?
You are responsible for finding your own field placement for this course. The Course Director will assist you with this on an informal basis by posting opportunities on the course eClass that organizations share.
What kind of work can I complete during placement?
Work with professionals in the field to enhance your understanding of disaster & emergency management.
What about insurance?
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) provides Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage (or, in some instances, other insurance coverage) for Ontario post-secondary students who are completing an unpaid placement as a part of their course/program.
Note
Please note that the placement cannot begin until an Agreement between York University and the Placement Organization is signed. The EE Office will work with your Course Director to facilitate this process.
Questions?
Please email the Experiential Education (EE) team at eelaps@yorku.ca for more information.