ES 280 - Cooperative Work Experience/Emergency Services

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): ES 132 or FRP 251 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 program. 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, students should complete this course within the last two terms of their certificate or degree. This is a variable credit course. See advisor for any questions.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Understand and demonstrate the importance of completing forms accurately and meeting deadlines. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Understand and demonstrate the importance of an acceptable work ethic as described in the student’s learning objectives. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Understand and demonstrate good work performance (student’s learning objectives).
CLO#4: Understand the importance of following instructions and meeting deadlines.
CLO#5: Understand and demonstrate a professional presence.
CLO#6: Make contacts which will help in obtaining employment.