Cooperative Work Internship

Course Number:

HS 158

Course Credits:

3.00

Course Description:

Students have the opportunity to apply coursework,develop skills and network in field, on-the-job training and experience in one or more human services agencies. Students work a minimum of 50 hours per credit in an agency, with or without remuneration. Objectives will be set with site supervisor, in collaboration with student and instructor. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Completion of HS 108 and HS 109 with a "C+" or better and instructor permission.

Course Outcomes:

To gain on-the-job, supervised work experience with public human service agencies (Competency in Disciplinary Learning (2), Critical Thinking (2), Social and Personal Responsibility (4))
To provide an understanding of the occupational environments of potential employers and clients. (Competency in Disciplinary Learning (2) Critical Thinking(2), Social and Personal Responsibility(4))
To match career aspirations and interests with capabilities and job satisfaction. (Critical Thinking (2), Social and Personal Responsibility (4))
To acquire specific technical knowledge, priorities, experience and career classification, not always offered in more general classroom instruction. (Competency in Disciplinary Learning (2), Literacy (1) and Using Resources (2), Critical Thinking (2), Social and Personal Responsibility (4))
To put into practice, under supervision, skills and knowledge from Human Services courses, such as interviewing, ethical decision making, active listening, case management, etc. (Competency in Disciplinary Learning (2), Literacy (1) and Using Resources (2), Critical Thinking (2), Social and Personal Responsibility (4))