BA 280 - CWE - Business

BA 209  and permission of CWE Instructor or Department Chair.

Course Description: Cooperative Work Experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the Instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program. Course is repeatable. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the interview process (filling out forms, meeting deadlines, and the interview itself.)
• CLO#2: Demonstrate an acceptable work ethic as described in the CWE Work Ethic and Professional Presence Guidelines and student’s learning objectives.
• CLO#3: Demonstrate a professional presence as described in the CWE Work Ethic and Professional Presence Guidelines while on the job. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#4: Apply program knowledge, theories, principles, methods and technology to the CWE.