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CCOG for ID 280A Spring 2024

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Course Number:
ID 280A
Course Title:
Cooperative Education: Kitchen and Bath
Credit Hours:
2-6
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Provides opportunity to work or observe on approved job sites. Provides experiences dependent on job site. Must be coordinated with the supervisor, instructor, and cooperative education specialist. Prerequisites: Department permission.

Addendum to Course Description

This course is required for the NKBA Certificate.

 Transferability of credit depends entirely upon the institu­tion to which the student wishes to transfer.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Observe and recognize functions specific to the assigned job site.
  • Successfully perform tasks relative to the work experience plan.
  • Communicate effectively with associated co-workers, supervisors, and staff.
  • Meet learning outcomes specific to this project as mutually agreed upon by the student and instructor in advance through a written learning contract, and as appropriate to the credit awarded for this course.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Evaluation generally consists of site visitations by the Coordinator/Instructor and a written evaluation by the Employer/Supervisor.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • An on-site/field experience is essential to the development of the student within a real world context.
  • Graduates need to be able to communicate and work effectively with employers and related staff.
  • Cooperative Education establishes a vital link between the college and the prospective employer.

Competencies and Skills:
The student will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively with employer using various methodologies.
  • Demonstrate competency while performing assigned field experience tasks.

Successfully complete the written agreement forged between the student and the participating employer.