PS 280 - Cooperative Work Experience / Political Science

Var. (1-3) Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Prior arrangements with 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.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

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. (ILO: Communication)
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: Apply program knowledge, theories, principles, methods and technology. Gain new knowledge, skills, and experience while on the job.