ITRN 52: INTERNSHIP
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
Heading | Value |
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Units: | 3 |
Hours: | 9 laboratory per week (108 total per quarter) |
Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
Transferable: | CSU |
Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Gain an in-depth knowledge by observing professionals at the worksite.
B. Develop, create and implement learning objective(s) that build workplace readiness and competencies.
C. Demonstrate job readiness skills, including workplace behaviors and professional demeanor.
D. Enhance and strengthen employee/supervisor and co-worker communication and working relationship through on-going feedback loop for evaluation.
F. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the workplace through conflict resolution, troubleshooting and team building activities.
G. Implement the relationship between classroom theory and practical application through concrete and measurable learning objectives.
Course Content
A. Develop, create and implement Learning Objective(s) that are in alignment with workplace expectations.
B. Utilize problem solving skills relating to workplace assignment through verbal communication, listening skills, technical troubleshooting, process analysis and business writing skills.
Lab Content
Activities are designed to enhance the student's understanding of workplace dynamics and will involve the development of workplace readiness, interpersonal and technology skills. These activities will require students to think critically, problem solve and develop human relations skills pertinent to the world of work.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Faculty evaluation based on worksite supervisor feedback and interview with student.
B. One-page summary and self-evaluation of the internship.
C. Revised or updated copy of the student's resume with the addition of the completed work-internship experience.
Method(s) of Instruction
Under the supervision of the Internship Office, the appropriate discipline faculty (if applicable), and the onsite work supervisor, students will accomplish the identified objectives in the workplace, which serves as the laboratory.
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
No text is required.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
Reading and writing assignments may include but are not limited to appropriate worksite documentation, such as worksite safety manuals, equipment instructions, work related forms and reports.