MIT 199 - Cooperative Educational Experience

Credits: 15
Variable Credit Course: Yes

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 495
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply classroom learning to a job situation.
Gain a broader understanding of the range of job possibilities in the field.
Become acquainted with the requirements for various jobs.
Learn about day-to-day realities of the workplace.
Develop mentor and peer relationships in the field.

Course Contents

Work as an assistant to a professional in the field.
Time management; meeting deadlines.
Communicating with co-workers and supervisors.
Generating reports.
Goal-setting.
Problem solving.
Job search strategies.

Instructional Units: 22.5