Experiential education is hands-on learning that applies the concepts and theories you’re studying to real world challenges.
You’ll engage in guided practical experiences in the classroom, in the workplace, in the community and abroad. You will collaborate with community partners and contribute to meaningful work that moves organizations and businesses toward their goals.
The result? You will graduate with the academic background and experiences needed to succeed anywhere in the world today.
Internships
Get paid work experience: Find out all the details and requirements for applying for the LA&PS internship program.
Internship Awards Program
Take on economic and social justice work with this award, which helps students accept these often unpaid positions.
Work Integrated Learning
Get practical work experience while building on specific coursework and earning course credits.
Global Learning
Add an international element to your studies by immersing yourself in a new environment, whether you physically travel or you engage in cultural experiences from home.
Student Ambassador Program
Represent LA&PS and the York community while enhancing your skills at events or with development opportunities.
Become a Peer Mentor
Peer mentors offer support by answering questions and guiding new students through their personal and academic transition to university.
Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE)
The DARE program gives undergrads a paid opportunity to engage in hands-on research with professors in LA&PS.
Network Node
On this exclusive platform, powered by Ten Thousand Coffees, you can network and build professional relationships with other LA&PS students and alumni.
IBM Learning Space
Take BCom and ITEC courses at IBM Canada. In this high-profile and dynamic environment, you will be among academic researchers, entrepreneurs, start-ups and developers.