Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Provides guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, personality traits, and values, and exploring options for careers. Teaches how to access labor market information and employment trends. Develops the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A

Explores vocational choices in the fields of government and criminal justice including unique requirements for employment and application processes for careers in these fields. Relies partly on experiential learning activities including guest speakers and field trips. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take CRJ-100.

This course is designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to obtain employment (part-time, full-time and internships), and to learn and practice the skills and attitudes required for job success. Students will research the job market and companies, practice resume writing, job application completion, and interviewing techniques. Additionally, students will practice work-place problem solving strategies, and demonstrate skills required to work in a diverse environment. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Teaches the concept of project based learning in the workplace by developing and implementing projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management employment sector. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Focuses on the concept of project-based learning in the workplace through the incorporation of basic project management, team building, and soft skills. Develops and implements projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Information Technology employment sector. Students will construct projects under the supervision of a college faculty member. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Explains the concept of project-based learning in the workplace. Develops and implements projects in cooperation with local businesses, community organizations, or non-profit agencies in the Industrial Technology employment sector. Constructs projects under the supervision of a college faculty member. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Students in this course will explore the field of Applied Digital, Visual, and Communication Arts while developing research skills, professionalism, and building occupational knowledge. Students will visit workplaces in this employment sector to learn about specific jobs and professional requirements, and to develop a basic knowledge of the organization's structure and values. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Offered under the guidance of an instructor and employer mentor/supervisor. Provides an opportunity to learn in a work setting while obtaining practical experience in a chosen field of study. Includes job training and assignments designed to develop workplace communication skills, an understanding of industry and organizational structures, and problem solving skills in a work environment. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Applied Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Offered under the supervision and mentoring of practicing professionals, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their major or career goal in Information Solutions. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and specific job duties within a business or organization. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Offered under the supervision and mentoring of a practicing professional, this course provides students an opportunity to learn in a professional work setting related to their Government and Criminal Justice career goals. Students will participate in job training, and will gain experience in problem solving, decision making, and performing specific job duties within a business or organization. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Prerequisite: Take CRJ-100 or PRL-103.