BUSM 285 Cooperative Education*
Cooperative Education allows the student to apply learning to real life career possibilities. Students will be matched to job sites based on career interests and skill levels and the environment of the site for learning. Written learning objectives agreed upon by the student, the department, and the employer will be the basis for evaluating, grading, and granting of credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful interview with advisor.
BUSM 285Cooperative Education*
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I. General Information
Department
Business Management & Entrepreneurship
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Credit Hours Narrative
1-3
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15-45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Grading Method
Letter grade
Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable
3
III. Catalog Course Description
Cooperative Education allows the student to apply learning to real life career possibilities. Students will be matched to job sites based on career interests and skill levels and the environment of the site for learning. Written learning objectives agreed upon by the student, the department, and the employer will be the basis for evaluating, grading, and granting of credit hours. Prerequisite: Successful interview with advisor.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Cooperative Education
- Gain a realistic understanding of the organization in whey they work (or desire to work), and demonstrate knowledge of competencies and expectations as they relate to a work position.
- Identify, plan and execute targeted task(s) or project(s) that will enhance learning and practice job related skills.
- Develop technical writing and critical thinking skills by communicating accomplishments on the job and analyzing strengths and challenges as related to work performance and knowledge of a job field.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Assignment Breakdown
Assignment Type
Title
Module
Student Learning Outcomes(s)
Reflective Paper
Rough Draft – Measurable Goals
Week One
1, 2, 3
Reflective Paper
Rough Draft – Measurable Goals
Week Two
1, 2, 3
Reflective Paper
Weekly Reflection Updates
Weeks Three to Week Fifteen
1, 2, 3
Reflective Paper
Final Report/Paper
Week Sixteen
1, 2, 3
Survey
Employer Evaluation-Midterm
Week Eight to Week Ten
1, 2, 3
Survey
Employer Evaluation-Final
Week Fourteen to Sixteen
1, 2, 3
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Assignment Breakdown
Assignment Type
Title
Module
Student Learning Outcomes(s)
Reflective Paper
Rough Draft – Measurable Goals
Week One
1, 2, 3
Reflective Paper
Rough Draft – Measurable Goals
Week Two
1, 2, 3
Reflective Paper
Weekly Reflection Updates
Weeks Three to Week Fifteen
1, 2, 3
Reflective Paper
Final Report/Paper
Week Sixteen
1, 2, 3
Survey
Employer Evaluation-Midterm
Week Eight to Week Ten
1, 2, 3
Survey
Employer Evaluation-Final
Week Fourteen to Sixteen
1, 2, 3
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