CIS 299WK - Adv Co-op Work: Comp Info Sys

1-8 Credits, 5-40 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 5-40 lab periods

Advanced Co-op Work: Computer Information Systems Introduction to Cooperative Education for second-year students (instruction which provides for success in securing and retaining a training job related to subject area). Includes communication skills, time and energy management, stress and its management, careers: information and its uses, job market, principles, theories, and practices in the career field, and problems in the work situation.

Corequisite(s): CIS 299
Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of sixteen credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC Options requirement; Meets CTE - Options requirement

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply some of the principles, knowledge, and skills learned in classroom and laboratory in real work situations.
Demonstrate improved skills, competence, and levels of accuracy in handling responsibility and work assignments.
Demonstrate improved self-confidence in handling work assignments.
Demonstrate skills in managing human relations: peers (children, customers, clients, etc.) and supervisors.
Deal responsibly with the world of work: reporting promptly and management of time, energy, and stress.
Demonstrate improved understanding of the career field.

Outline:
Students are assigned to work (5 hours per credit per week) in a selected field experience job, which is appropriate to their program of study and their level of readiness to enter the world of work. They will meet with the instructor and on-site supervisor to enhance growth and evaluate progress. Weekly seminars with other students in the Cooperative Education/field experience or practicum will provide further insights and growth. Evaluation will be based on each student’s planned objectives and activities for the experience.

Effective Term:
Fall 2023