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 4th year of the Bachelor of Science, Computer Science program. These students can be expected to generally have intermediate to advanced understanding in computer science related topics. Skills already have: Creative and analytical thinking Research and information management abilities Ability to apply knowledge of basic project management skills to computer science activities.  Work as part of a team to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, team members, employers, and technical and non-technical personnel.  Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility in the information technology field and workplace.  Understanding of current technologies and trends Skills to be developed: Consulting and understanding specific needs of a client Developing project plan to complete client projects Building experience in completing prototypes/pitches/small scale end deliverables for real organizational needs and challenges Students will come with a wide range of computer science skills and depending on their degree focus will also have specialized skills in different areas. Students can complete their Computer Science degree in the following 4 streams: General Databases and Interactive Visualization Systems and Information Security Video Gaming

MacEwan University

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Economics Field Placement Program The Economics Field Placement Program at MacEwan University gives students hands-on experience in applying economic theory and analytical skills within real-world professional environments. Economics majors are prepared to contribute across industries such as finance, public policy, market research, environmental economics, and data analysis. During placements, students bring strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, an understanding of economic principles, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Employers can expect students to offer valuable insights, conduct data-driven research, and adapt quickly to sector-specific challenges. Skills: Technical Skills: Proficiency in economic modeling and quantitative analysis Data analysis and statistical software skills (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata) Ability to conduct market research and financial forecasting Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving for economic and financial data Effective communication skills for presenting data and reports Team collaboration and project management abilities

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.