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COURSE SYLLABUS

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I & II

ACNT 1382-5, ACNT 2382-5

BUSG 1382-001, BUSG 2380-0029, BUSG 2381-0034,

Semester with Course Reference Number/CRN Spring 2011 (77057), (77056), (79026), (73368) (73370)

Instructor Contact Information (phone number

And email address) 713-213-9925, lgragg@mcgriff.com

Office Location & Hours 818 Town & Country Blvd

M-F 8:00am/4:00 pm

Course Location/Times Spring Branch Rm 214, Thur 6-7:00pm

Course Semester Credit Hours Credit hours – 3.00; Lecture hours – 1.00

Total Course Contact Hours 16 plus 320 hours outside class

Continuing Education Units (CEU): Not applicable

Course Length (number of weeks) 16

Type of Instruction Lecture, Internship & Practicum

Course Description

Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through a cooperative between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

Course Prerequisite(s)

Student must have completed and successfully passed at least one-third of the award being soughtwith a grade point average of 2.5. Note: Co-op I is a prerequisite for Co-op II.

Frequent Requisites

· College Level Writing

· Departmental approval

· College Level Reading

· MATH 0312 (Intermediate Algebra)

Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning

Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

As outlined in the learning plan: Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):

1. Student will be able identify career paths and opportunities.

2. Student will be able to identify skills needed to augment career growth.

3. Students will obtain skills to transfer to four-year programs.

4. Students will be able to develop leadership skills for professional growth.

5. Students will be able to identify values for today’s competitive workforce.

6. Students will be able to determine a timeline for professional growth.

7. Students will be able to develop career awareness

8. Students will be able to identify avenues for career exploration.

9. Students will be able to identify problems in the workplace for study.

10. Students will be able to develop solutions to workplace problems.

11. Students will be able to develop a network of employers and peers.