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UTM Co-op Internship Program
The UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP), administered by the Experiential Education Unit (EEU), Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, is a professional work-integrated learning opportunity for UTM students enrolled in specific programs of study.
Students enrolled in the UTMCIP stream of their Program of Study complete mandatory Work-Readiness modules, followed by a 12- or 16-month paid, full-time, academically related work experience. The time to degree completion for students enrolled in the UTMCIP is normally 5 years. Students that complete the UTMCIP graduate with an acknowledgement (“UTM Co-op Internship Program”) on their transcript.
The UTMCIP provides the perfect balance of application of academic skills along with an immersive industry experience. Students who participate in the program receive professional development and work readiness support before and during their work experience to make them as work-ready as possible.
The Department of Management is now offering UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP) streams for select programs. Find more information about UTMCIP on the Experiential Education website.
Program Focuses
UTM is now offering Program Focuses in select programs. Students enrolled in participating programs may choose to pursue a focus - a tailored program path that offers a higher degree of specialization within the overall program structure.
Newly participating programs include:
Anthropology - Focus: Politics, Policy, and Law (Arts)
The Department of Anthropology is now offering a Focus in the Anthropology of Politics, Policy, and Law, open to all students enrolled in the following programs:
- ERFOC1775A: Focus in the Anthropology of Politics, Policy, and Law (Specialist) (Arts)
- ERFOC1775B: Focus in the Anthropology of Politics, Policy, and Law (Major) (Arts)
New Programs for 2025-2026
Philosophy - Minor in Logic
The Department of Philosophy is now offering a Minor in Logic: ERMIN1011: Logic - Minor (Arts)
Political Science - Certificate: Politics, Law and Social Justice
The Department of Political Science is now offering a Certificate in Politics, Law and Social Justice, open to all students completing programs at UTM.
Program Changes
Geography, Geomatics, and Environment - Updated Program Titles
The Department of Geography, Geomatics, and Environment have updated their Geographical Information System program titles, now called GeoSpatial Data Science. This includes:
- ERMAJ0305: GeoSpatial Data Science (Major) (Science)
- ERMIN0305: GeoSpatial Data Science (Minor) (Science)
Theatre and Drama Studies
Starting with the 2026/27 intake of first-year students, TDS is becoming a program offered entirely at UTM. For its first 32 years, the Theatre and Drama Studies program was a joint venture of the University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College. Starting with the 2026/27 intake of first-year students, TDS will become a program offered by UTM alone.
We understand that this change will raise questions if you are thinking about applying for theatre school programs. We have compiled FAQs that should address many of your concerns, but if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Director of Drama Studies at UTM, Holger Syme.
Admission Updates
Admission Category Split
New as of fall 2025, the admission category Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics has been split into 2 new admission categories:
- Computer Science - Direct-admission category for the Computer Science (Specialist, Major) and Information Security programs. This admission category requires an additional supplemental application.
- Mathematical & Computational Sciences - Regular admssion category for the Computer Science (Minor), Mathematical Sciences, and Applied Statistics programs.
Admission Category Name Change
As of summer 2025, the admission category and department of Psychology has been renamed the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
Administrative Suspension of Programs
Admission to the Environmental Geosciences - Specialist (Science) program is administratively suspended as of 2024-2025.
Admission to the Certificate in Effective Business Practices and Leadership Skills is administratively suspended as of 2025-2026.
Admission to the Human Resource Management Specialist is administratively suspended as of 2025-2026.