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AGRI 280 - CO-OP Internship


PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1 CREDIT HOURS MAX: 3
CO-OP/INTERNSHIP HOURS MIN: 1 CO-OP/INTERNSHIP HOURS MAX: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Provides students with the opportunity to work for an organization that is specifically related to their career objectives. Provides on-the-job experience while earning credit.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate ability to accept and follow directions.
  2. Demonstrate ability to work as a team member.
  3. Provide documentation for performance of assigned tasks.
  4. Prioritize work assignments.
  5. Produce quality work.
  6. Communicate effectively both orally and through writing.
  7. Manage tasks effectively.
  8. Demonstrate ability to make sound decisions and recommendations.
  9. Understand the nature of business as relates to the Ag field of interest.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • (Will vary by office where student is serving as an intern)
  • Employment application completion
  • Professional etiquette/attire
  • Interview skills
  • Job performance evaluation
  • Written and oral communications
  • Report preparation
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Duties uniquely related to each organization
  • Customer relations
  • Job search
  • Resume writing

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)