CPED 2980 Co-Op Work Experience III

This course is a continuation of the Cooperative Work Experience II course. Cooperative work experience is a process of education which formally integrates a student's academic and/or career interest with related paid work experiences in cooperating employer businesses. The teaching faculty, the cooperative education coordinator, and the employing supervisor all share in working with a student in developing the training plan for the student. Students may expect to work ten hours per week in an approved occupation. Online discussions will address workplace related areas of human relations, legal work environment, etc. Prerequisites: A declared area of emphasis, 12 semester hours of college work, permission of faculty coordinator and advisor and completion of CPED 2000. (1 lect., 10 work experience)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

  • Career Development
  • Labor Relations and Compensation
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Job Analysis and Design
  • Professional Communication
  • Operations within profession
  • Information Management
  • Selection and Staffing
  • Training
  • Health and Safety
  • International HRM
  • EEO/Legal Issues
  • Recruiting
  • Professionalism in chosen field
  • History of Profession
  • Professional Opportunities
  • Management
  • Related career paths/advancement

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Demonstrate continued employment.

2. Demonstrate growth in employment skills and knowledge by attaining goals set in conjunction with the student, employer, and/or Cooperative Education Faculty Coordinator and by completing online exercises.

Other Information

Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:

See instructor for required course textbook.