BUSN 240 - Cooperative Education

5 Credits

Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Requires work experience coordinated with instructor.
FeesHD

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Students who want to gain practical work experience, test career choices and compare classroom theory with workplace practices
Active Date 20210311T08:49:56

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
OEE Yes
Class Limit 99
Contact Hours: Field Studies 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Measurable learning objectives.
Setting and accomplishing goals.
Career development or exploration through work experience.
Successful work habits and attitudes.
Interpersonal communication skills.

Student Learning Outcomes
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback

Communicate effectively with a variety of people and contribute in a team environment

Arrive to the workplace on time for scheduled work hours prepared for work and professional in appearance and attitude

Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes such as: Showing initiative and ways for improvement in the completion of assigned tasks; Perform duties independently while working towards meeting goals and deadlines; Demonstrate time management in the completion of job duties

Select and apply appropriate technology to the task assigned and analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary

Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor which details skills that will be learned in the workplace.