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

Student Profile:  Students in this course are in their four-year Psychiatric Nursing program. These students can be expected to have an advanced understanding of this project area. Student Profile: Skills already have: Advanced communication skills Regulated professional (registered psychiatric nurses) Completed mental status examination Understand leadership and leadership roles Exposure to research methods Skills to be developed: Community engagement skills Disseminating information  Enhancing the application of working with underrepresented population Promoting health within a community  Commitment: Community Partners should provide a dedicated supervisor for the project team.  The supervisor will be responsible for the following:  present the project to the class,  host an onboarding meeting with their matched student team,  provide ongoing communication, direction, and feedback about the project,  attend the final presentation, and  offboard the student team by providing feedback on the project as well as the student’s competency development. 

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

For Fall 2024, we have 2nd-year Political Science classes where student teams work with our community partners on their real-world needs. Are you working on a complex public policy issue that has far-reaching impacts on citizens, governments and society? MacEwan’s politics science students can help. Once you select an issue, students break it down into its component parts, identify linkages, and propose different options for addressing it. The students will apply theories and concepts about how public policy is made as well as knowledge and insights about your chosen policy area. The deliverables from this exercise will be a report with recommendations and an in-person presentation that members of your organization can attend.