Cooperative Work Experience

CWE 220 Cooperative Education I 2-5 hrs.
Provides cooperative work experience integrating classroom theory with on-the-job training. The College will assist in securing employment related to the student's major field of study and/or career interest. A training plan is developed by the student, employer and Cooperative Faculty Advisor. One hour per week is required for a seminar devoted to issues dealing with job preparation and success. This course is not a substitute for a required internship, externship or practicum and will not be applicable to certain career programs.
Two Credits: A minimum of 120 training hours is required.
Three Credits: A minimum of 240 training hours is required.
Four Credits: A minimum of 400 training hours is required.
Five Credits: A minimum of 560 training hours is required.
Prerequisite: Approval of the program coordinator/department chair and Cooperative Education office. See program enrollment guidelines for major field of study or career programs.

CWE 221 Cooperative Education II 2-5 hrs.
Continues CWE 220. A student can continue employment with current employer or select a different area of concentration related to major field of study or career interest. Work experience must go beyond what was learned in CWE 220 or consist of an entirely different learning experience. A training plan is developed by the student, employer and Cooperative Faculty Advisor. One hour per week is required for a seminar devoted to issues dealing with job success.
Two Credits: A minimum of 120 training hours is required.
Three Credits: A minimum of 240 training hours is required.
Four Credits: A minimum of 400 training hours is required.
Five Credits: A minimum of 560 training hours is required.
Prerequisite:
CWE 220 and approval of the program coordinator/department chair and Cooperative Education office. See program enrollment guidelines for major field of study or career programs.