COURSE SYLLABUS
BUSG 2380
Semester with Course Reference Number/ CRN 43515
Instructor Contact Information (phone number
And email address)
713-718-2468; Kenneth.Hernandez@hccs.edu
Office Location & Hours
Commons Building, M-F 8:00am/4:00 pm room 803
Course Location/Times
Spring Branch Tues 6-7:00pm
Course Semester Credit Hours
Credit hours – 3.00; Lecture hours – 1.00
Total Course Contact Hours
16 plus 320 hours outside class
Type of Instruction
Lecture, Internship & Practicum
Course Description
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through a cooperative between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of
the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work
experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide
the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and
learning outcomes vary.
Course Prerequisite(s)
Student must have completed and successfully passed at least 30 hours of the AAS
Degree or 15 hours in the Certificate with a grade point average of 2.5.
Student must have a declared major in this discipline
Student must have a job relative to the discipline;
Must be working minimum of 20 hours per week (paid or volunteer)
Failure to provide proof of employment, degree declaration, prerequisites, will initiate drop.
Student should have received approval from the department chair.
Frequent Requisites
 College Level Writing
 Departmental approval
 College Level Reading
 MATH 0312 (Intermediate Algebra)
Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
As outlined in the learning plan: Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized
materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among
political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation
and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices,
interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills
using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):
1. Student will be able identify career paths and opportunities.
2. Student will be able to identify skills needed to augment career growth.
3. Students will obtain skills to transfer to four-year programs.
4. Students will be able to develop leadership skills for professional growth.
5. Students will be able to identify values for today’s competitive workforce.
6. Students will be able to determine a timeline for professional growth.
7. Students will be able to develop career awareness
8. Students will be able to identify avenues for career exploration.
9. Students will be able to identify problems in the workplace for study.
10. Students will be able to develop solutions to workplace problems.
11. Students will be able to develop a network of employers and peers.
12. Students will be able to design a model for sharing information about findings.
Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO)
Students will complete a written project proposal, an individual project, submit weekly reports,
coordinate site visits and provide a written summary/presentation at the end of the semester.
1. The student must participate in all seminars, related work experiences.
2. Student must be employed for a minimum of 20 hours per week in a career-related field,
with a coop sponsor (usually the supervisor or company representative).
3. Student must prepare a written proposal within the first 2 weeks of class that includes
development of a new learning experience that extends beyond the normal work
assignment. The student must state specific, measurable and achievable learning
objectives. These approved objectives, along with input from the Coop instructor and
Coop sponsor will be used to measure and grade the cooperative work experience
participation and project.
4. Student must execute the proposed project over the course of the semester.
5. Student must develop a detailed written report and final presentation to be given on
Week 15 of the class
6. Student must assist instructor on arranging at least one visit to the employer’s location.
The first visit will be arranged as soon as the work project is approved by the instructor
and Coop sponsor. The student will need to provide specific instructions to the instructor
on how to reach the site.
SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies:
Student will be able identify career paths and opportunities.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Student will be able to identify skills needed to augment career growth.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will obtain skills to transfer to four-year programs.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
4. Students will be able to develop leadership skills for professional growth.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
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Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to identify values for today’s competitive workforce.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to determine a timeline for professional growth.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to develop career awareness
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to identify avenues for career exploration.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to identify problems in the workplace for study.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to develop solutions to workplace problems.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to develop a network of employers and peers.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Students will be able to design a model for sharing information about findings.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Instructional Methods
In class lectures (face to face) and working with individual
supervisors of each employer to meet goals
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Weekly Activity Schedule
WEEK
TOPICS
1
1/20
2
1/27
Overview of Course / Requirements / Documents
3
2/03
Mindmap
4
2/10
6
2/24
Career Planning
Project Idea Approvals
Researching Jobs
Work on projects
Writing a Resume
Work on projects
7
3/03
Developing a Portfolio
Resume Due
8
3/10
Researching Companies
Progress Report on Project Due
9
3/24
Great Interview Techniques
Portfolios Due
PRESENTATIONS
10
3/31
Interview Follow-up Techniques
Work on Projects
PRESENTATIONS
Negotiation During Hiring
Work on Projects
PRESENTATIONS
Getting the Job: The first 6 months
Work on Projects / PRESENTATIONS
Getting the Job: Love the Job You Have
Knowing When to Leave
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
5
2/17
11
4/07
12
4/14
13
4/21
14
4/28
15
5/05
16
5/12
Setting Goals
Paperwork Due
Project Idea Assignment
Projects Due: NO LATE PROJECTS ACCEPTED
PRESENTATIONS
LAST CLASS- Comments
PRESENTATIONS
ALL FINAL DOCUMENTS DUE
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Student Assignments
***** Students must set THREE goals/objectives/action plans with their
employer to be accomplished during the semester. Each student
supervisor must agree and sign the paperwork which must be
approved and signed by Instructor. All goals must stretch the
student and provide for additional job responsibilities and/or new
job related opportunities for the employer. Students must complete
Weekly activity reports outlining how many hours and what task is
being performed during each week.
Student Assessment(s)
Student will be able identify career paths and opportunities.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Student will be able to identify skills needed to augment career growth.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will obtain skills to transfer to four-year programs.
No assessments selected for this outcome
4. Students will be able to develop leadership skills for professional growth.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to identify values for today’s competitive workforce.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to determine a timeline for professional growth.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to develop career awareness
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to identify avenues for career exploration.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to identify problems in the workplace for study.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to develop solutions to workplace problems.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to develop a network of employers and peers.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Students will be able to design a model for sharing information about findings.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Instructors Grading Criteria
Students will be graded based upon:
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Project with employer (25%):
Presentation of goals & accomplishments in power point or
written notes with oral presentation (25%)
Documents (25%) * You cannot pass without all the
paperwork in even if you get an A on the goals.
Class attendance (25%): Any missed class after 2 absences
= minus 3 pts for every class missed thereafter
Late pass 10 minutes may result in minus 2 points each time
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
C = 79 - 70:
2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
W(Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
1 point per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
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Instructional Materials
There are no textbooks for this class. Instructor will lecture each
class period on skills necessary to improve business
communication, set goals & objectives; how to deal with difficult
employees/co-workers, self-assessment for self-improvement,
cultural differences in the workplace, job hunting, career
investigation, resume, interviewing skills, how to prepare; power
point skills, use of portfolio; etc.
HCC Policy statement:
It is the policy of the Dean of Workforce that an Incomplete
may be given only for extenuating circumstances (i.e. family
illness, accident, or an unforeseen event occurring at final
exam time)
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: http://hccs.edu/student-rights
http:/hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
Please Note:
At any time during the semester, your
instructor reserves the right to modify
the course requirements,
assignments, exams, grading
procedures, & all other related
policies & procedures as
circumstances may dictate.
Remember also, it is the sole
responsibility of each student to read,
completely understand, and adhere
to this document and all other
documents or materials associated
with this course in their entirety. This
in essence is a CONTRACT!
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