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Effective Term:
Fall 2017

Course Number:
HST 280A
Course Title:
Cooperative Education: History
Credit Hours:
1-4
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Extends knowledge of history through work in settings which provide learning experiences supplementing classroom learning. Student must have previously taken a history course or be currently enrolled in a history course.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion student should be able to:

  • Apply history skills and knowledge in a workplace setting.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the skills and demands of work in history as well as the academic training required for positions in the field in order to make informed career decisions.
  • Demonstrate appropriate professional competence and communication skills in the history workplace.

Course Activities and Design

Instructor must visit the work site at least once in the term.  Please see the Co-op Education Website and Handbook for other requirements.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assess using the following:

  • Evaluation by workplace supervisor.
  • Appropriate assignments to demonstrate attainment of course outcomes.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes, Competencies, and Skills:

  • Exploring possible careers in history
  • Applying historical thinking and practices to the workplace setting
  • Communicating appropriately in the history setting