COMM 280 - Cooperative Work Experience/Communication

Var. (1-3) Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Cooperative education is open to all students who have completed at least one-half of the required classes for their program of study and have the recommendation of the department cooperative education advisor.

Course Description: Cooperative education is a supervised program of on-the-job training for college credit in a Speech or Communication related area. Students are placed in a related industry, business, agency or organization which has been approved by the College as having the interest, personnel and resources to serve as a training center. The goal of cooperative education is to provide a learning experience which enriches and strengthens the student’s education, personal development, and vocational preparation. It joins educators and employers in developing the community’s greatest asset-its human resources.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Gain college credit for a valid learning experience to fulfill degree or certificate requirements.
CLO#2: Apply classroom theory to real world job experience. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Apply learned skills, gain experience, and make contacts which will help in obtaining a job after graduation.