COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:    Cooperative Work Experience (COE) 111 or 112 or 114 or 121

Textbooks:       None

Prerequisites:  To enroll in Cooperative Education, the student must:

• have the recommendation of his/her advisor
• be enrolled in an approved co-op curriculum program
• have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher
• complete at least 9 hours of credit (3 hours from the program core)
• meet the eligibility requirements for the student’s program of study
• be approved by the faculty coordinator
• possess the minimum skills and abilities necessary to complete the job assignment

Course Description:  This course provides work experience with a college approved employer in area related to the student’s program of study.  Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience.  Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work related competencies.

Objectives:  Measurable Learning Objectives (MLOs) will be developed by the student, with assistance from the faculty coordinator and the co-op employer, relevant to the student’s program of study.  MLOs are statements that clearly and precisely describe specific accomplishments projected for the semester.  Since co-op is an academic program, credit is granted for the learning that occurs as a result of working and not for actual work done on the job.

Requirements:

• Complete all paperwork requirements
• Attend all meetings required by the co-op program
• Be covered by adequate accident insurance
• Inform the co-op advisor of acceptance of co-op position, any changes in address, withdrawal from the program, or any problem which may arise
• Remain in the work experience for the entire period of the work experience unless special arrangements are made with the co-op office and the employer
• If withdrawal from the program occurs or if the student received an I or F grade, the student must complete the Work Agreement form, the MLOs, and the Wage/Time Report in the Co-op Workbook for the hours spent on the job.

Grading Policy:
Grades will be based upon completion of the following criteria:

• Completion of all required paperwork by the designated due dates
• Employer Evaluation of the Student
• On-site Visitation Report by the faculty coordinator
• Self-evaluation by the student
• Completion of the student’s Measurable Learning Objectives
• Completion of required hours for the number of credits earned

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Grading Scale:  Seven point grading scale

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Attendance Policy:  Students are required to attend all meetings requested by the faculty coordinator including an initial orientation meeting and a mid-term evaluation.  The student is expected to report punctually and regularly for work.  The student will notify the employer promptly if unable to work for any reason.