MT 180 - Cooperative Work Experience / Massage Therapy

Var. (1-4) Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): 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, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the interview process.
CLO#2: Demonstrate the importance of completing forms accurately and meeting deadlines.
CLO#3: Demonstrate the importance of an acceptable work ethic as described in the CWE Work Ethic and Professional Presence Guidelines and student’s learning objectives.
CLO#4: Demonstrate good work performance (student’s learning objectives).
CLO#5: Follow instructions and meeting deadlines.
CLO#6: Demonstrate a professional presence as described in the CWE Work Ethic and Professional Presence Guidelines while on the job.
CLO#7: Apply program knowledge, theories, principles, methods and technology. Gain new knowledge, skills, and experience while on the job. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#8: Make contacts which will help in obtaining employment.