COURSE SYLLABUS
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II
BUSG 2381
Semester with Course Reference Number /CRN 93766
Instructor Contact Information (phone number
And email address)
Ken Hernández 713-718-2468
Office Location & Hours
Room 803, Commons, Spring Branch
M-F 8:00am/4:00 pm; by appointment
Course Location/Times
Spring Branch Wed.. 6-7:00pm; room 214
Course Semester Credit Hours
Credit hours – 3.00; Lecture hours – 1.00
Total Course Contact Hours
16 plus 320 hours outside class
Course Length (number of weeks)
16
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)
BUSG 2380(BUSG 2380 is prerequisite for BUSG 2381 for the AAS degree
The student must have completed successfully passed at least 75% of the AAS
being sought.
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 from class
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.
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
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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
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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
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
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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 Materials
There are no textbooks for this class. However, Anderson,
Professionalism, Skills for Workplace Success 4TH edition, Pearson
may assist. Instructor will lecture each class period on skills
necessary to improve business communication, set goals, how to deal
with difficult employees/co-workers, self-assessment for selfimprovement, cultural differences in the workplace, interviewing skills,
how to prepare a notebook, resume, power point skills,etc
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CALENDAR:Weekly Activity Schedule
WEEK
TOPICS
INTRODUCTIONS: COURSE
REQUIREMENTS / DOCUMENTS/PROJECT/REVIEW PAPER
1: 1/20
2: 1/27
PLANNING
FOR
EXPERIENCE
DOCUMENT 1 DUE / DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL PROFILE
EXAMINING YOUR CAREER DIRECTION
DEVELOPING A CAREER & EDUCATIONAL PLAN
3: 2/03
PREPARING
FOR THE
EXPERIENCE
COMPLETING A SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH
4: 2/10
5: 2/17
6: 2/24
7: 3/02
8: 3/09
9: 3/16
10: 3/23
11: 3/30
12: 4/06
13: 4/13
14: 4/20
15: 4/27
16:5/04
17: 5/11
DEVELOPING
YOUR
TRAINING
PROGRAM
BUILDING
FOR THE
FUTURE
DOCUMENT 2 DUE/ BUILDING HIGH-QUALITY RESUME, COVER
LETTER, APPLICATIONS,
UNDERSTANDING LEGAL ASPECTS (INTERVIEW, EMPLOYMENT)
PREPARING FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
THE INTERVIEW/PRESENTATIONS
ANALYZING WORK ENVIRONMENT/PRESENTATIONS
SPRING BREAK
DOCUMENT 3 DUE /INTERPERSONAL WORK SKILLS & TEAMS
PRESENTATIONS
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL CAREER PORFORLIO /PRESENTATIONS
DEVEOLOPING NETWORKING SKILLS /PRESENTATIONS
DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS /PRESENTATIONS
CHANGING JOBS /PRESENTATIONS
DEVELOPING PERSONAL MARKETING PLAN /PRESENTATIONS
PROJECTS & REVIEW PAPERS DUE/PRESENTATIONS
DOCUMENTS: 4 & 5 DUE/PRESENTATIONS/LAST COMMENTS
PRESENTATION SCHEDULE WILL BE DEVELOPED AND PROVIDED
STUDENTS MUST ADHERE TO THE DATES SET FOR THEM
Instructors Grading Criteria
Students will be graded based upon:
 Completion of project set with employer (30%):
 Presentation of goals & accomplishments in power point or
written notes with oral presentation (20%)
 Major Evaluation Paper (20%)
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Forms: completion (20%) * You cannot pass without all the
forms complete, in even if you get an A on the goals.
Class attendance (10%): Can miss 2 classes; after = minus 4
pts for every class missed; minus 2 pts for tardiness
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 point per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
Students must set five goals 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 day of the week.
PROJECTS: Preparation of the written report in a learning objective form, relating your job/major,
company or industry with the assistance and approval of your Coop Sponsor and Instructor. Before
conclusion of the class, a written report meeting HCCS standards must be submitted with your analysis,
accomplishments, and conclusion. An oral presentation of @ 10 minutes must be made to the class.
Power Points are encouraged.
PROJECT SELECTION: GOALS & OBJECTIVES
GOALS = WHAT
OBJECTIVES = HOW TO (SMART)
POSSIBLE GUIDELINE
1. Background / History; 2.Situation / Crisis / Problem; 3 .Expectations;
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4. What was done / accomplished / achieved
5. What wasn’t done/ what was missed / what wasn’t anticipated
6. Outcome /conclusions / next steps
Student Assignments
NO READING:
PRESENTATION :
DO PRESENTATION VIA POWERPOINTS BUT
KEEP SLIDES TO ABOUT 5: GUIDELINES TO CONSIDER:
1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
2. HOW WAS IT DETERMINED
3. WHAT WAS THE SITUATION / NEED?
4. WHAT WAS THE EXPECTATIONS?
5. WHAT EXACTLY WAS DONE?
6. WHAT WERE THE RESULTS?
7. OTHER COMMENTS: WHAT DID YOU LEARN?
PAPER: EVALUATION REPORT
Each student will provide a summary report on their major. This includes:
 What was learned
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What wasn’t learned
Best and worst thing about the program; the classes
How applicable the material was and its implementation
What were lessons learned
What would be suggested to improve
What would be suggested to edit or eliminate
This is students’ opportunity to “evaluate” the program
Minimum of 5 FULL pages, double spaced, 12 font
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
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
TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, 20 U.S.C. A§ 1681
ET. SEQ.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and
procedures that protect students’ rights with regard to sex/gender discrimination.
Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Students-Antidiscrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact
any of the ADA Counselors for assistance.
It is important that every student understands and conforms to respectful behavior while
at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your
rights and how to avoid these difficult situations.
Log in to: www.edurisksolutions.org . Sign in using your HCC student e-mail
account, then go to the button at the top right that says Login and enter your
student number.
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EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System): At Houston
Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary
to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term,
you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related
to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your
professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the
survey as part of the Houston Community
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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