2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BTECA 245 Cooperative Work Experience I (3 credits)



Course Description
Emphasis on relating and applying the skills and attitudes learned in college to the workplace. Students complete a 90-hour internship, working part-time in an office setting related to their chosen Business Information Technology program(s). The students regularly discuss job-related issues. Professional liability insurance is required for this course. Some employers require drug testing.

Course Content
A. Professional office employment
B. Office skills
C. Work habits and attitudes

Student Outcomes
1. Work a minimum of 90 hours in a professional office position related to the program of study.

2. Demonstrate and apply skill sets learned throughout the student’s program of study.

3. Demonstrate appropriate attitudes and work ethics on the job.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes: Interact courteously and responsibly with diverse people in the office environment. Model positive, ethical behavior as it impacts workplace success. Manage time and multiple tasks appropriate to the office. Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems. Minor Core Ability: Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions.

Lecture Contact Hours 0
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 90
Total Contact Hours 90



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