ENG 280 - Cooperative Work Experience / English

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 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 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: Learn skills, gain experience, and make contacts which will help in obtaining a job after graduation.