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 Department:    BUS

 Course #:    199

 Credits:    15

 Variable:     Yes

 IUs:    22.5

 CIP:    521401

 EPC:    245

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Supervised work experience in the field providing practical experience in the operations and methods of business. The internship will augment the classroom learning by applying skills and knowledge learned in a real business setting. Students will be supervised by business professionals who are experienced practitioners in the field, and will practice the work skills required to be successful in their chosen field. In partnership with the instructor and the supervisor, students will develop learning objectives to achieve during the internship/work experience.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 495

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Design learning contracts developed on a quarterly basis.
2. Demonstrate marketable job skills and on-the-job experience.
3. Demonstrate career competency and make business connections.
4. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Apply problem solving and analysis skills to business questions and demonstrate appropriate solutions.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Typical learning objectives will include emphasis on the following:
   • Self-development.
   • Interpersonal skills.
   • How to get along with employer/co-workers.
   • Technical skills related to the job.
   • The practical side of the world of work.
   • Work ethics.
   • Diversity in the workplace.
   • Legal issues relating to employment.
   • Learning in a real business world context.