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DESN 280 - Co-Op/Internship


PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval
PROGRAM: Design Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP HOURS MIN: 10
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

Gives students the opportunity to work at a job site that is specifically related to their career objectives. Provides on-the-job experience while earning credit towards an associate’s degree.

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

  1. Participate in an interactive learning environment.
  2. Interview for job placement.
  3. Write a resume.
  4. Write a cover letter.
  5. Apply skills learned into the workplace.
  6. Gain knowledge of business protocols, ethics, standards, punctuality, courtesy, and appearance.
  7. Develop vocabulary and language of occupation related to internship.
  8. Validate technical career decision.
  9. Participate in technical outcomes (Portfolio).


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Traditional job-hunting techniques
  • Filling out job applications
  • Job interviewing
  • Creating a resume

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)