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.

Credits

1-3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15-45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

BUSM 285Cooperative Education*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

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

Repeatable

Y

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

Required Text

1. 2.

Required Materials

Required Activities

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 1. 2. 1. 2.