CWE 195: Work Experience Practicum

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Class Program

Cooperative Work Experience

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092498

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This course is designed to help students develop and improve their workplace competencies. Students will learn to establish and achieve workplace goals and assess how their performance contributes to their development as professionals. Students will participate in online modules on goal setting, transferable skills, resume, cover letter, interviewing and portfolio building. Must currently be working in a job, internship, or volunteer position and work 120 hours over the quarter.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Establish learning objectives to be attained during the workplace experience.

Apply the theory, concepts, and skills learned in the classroom to the business setting.

Describe how the workplace experience has influenced their career decision.

Describe the organizational structure, behavior and functions of their place of business.

Use interpersonal and professional skills to problem solve in the business setting.

Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, interpersonal and teamwork skills in their workplace performance.

Chronicle the workplace experience using appropriate written and verbal communication skills and business terminology.

Core Topics

Workplace readiness/transferrable skills
Career portfolios
Resumes/cover letters
Interview strategies
Organizational structure
Interpersonal intelligence
Career planning