2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CPIN 280 - Computing and Informatics CO-OP/Internship/Externship
PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval.
PROGRAM: Computing and Informatics
CREDIT HOURS: 1-6
INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP HOURS: 5-30
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014
Provides students with the opportunity to work at a job site that is specifically related to their career objectives. Provides on-the-job experience while earning credit toward an associate degree. Fourth semester standing and a cumulative GPA of 2. 0 or better is recommended for Internship students.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Discuss and demonstrate how concepts and skills learned in the classroom environment apply to the work environment.
- Discuss the importance of written and oral communication skills in the workplace.
- Identify the most important technical knowledge and skills needed in the job assignment given to them.
- Compare and contrast the student’s expectations of the internship and actual experience.
- Summarize the knowledge, skills, and experience gained on the internship and be able to apply these to the next job the student obtains.
- Learn how to adapt to the work environment.
- Demonstrate acceptable interview skills.
- Prepare a professional report documenting the co-op/internship experience.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Application for internship position
Job performance evaluation by supervisor
Interview skills
Report preparation
Written and oral communications
Instructor visit to job site
Interpersonal communications
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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