Business Administration
Southeast College
POFT 2380 -0023 Cooperative Education I
CRN 44842 - Spring 2015
Eastside Center - Workforce Building Room 304 | 11:00 - 12 :00 | Sat
320 hrs. external learning and 16hrs in class instruction
SCANS Competencies Included
Instructor: Chris Banks MBA, M.Ed.
Instructor Contact Information: Christopher.banks@hccs.edu
hcccoop@yahoo.com
cell # 713-7753279
Office location and hours
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in
this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking
for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am
available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to contact
me at anytime.
Course Description
1. Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization
offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and
student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student
combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture
component.
Prerequisites
A minimum of 6 (six) semester hours of instruction in area, and grade point average of
2.5.
This is a “capstone” course and should ideally be taken in the student's final semester
of study as an experience for the student to “put it all together”.
Course Goal
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.
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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.
STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
(SCANS SKILLS)
A study was conducted for the Department of Labor by the American Society for
Training and Development which identified the seven skills U. S. employers want most
in entry level employees. These skills are motivation to learn, basic skills,
communication, teamwork, critical thinking, career development and leadership.
HCCS is committed to preparing every student with the knowledge and skills needed to
succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Towards this end, the following skills
will be included in this course. Testing and assessing these skills will vary according to
individual instructors. The following are examples of how these skills may be
incorporated in this course.
16 WEEK CALENDAR
WEEK ONE
Introduction
WEEK TWO
Discuss weekly work and Cooperative Education and Internship Guideline
WEEK THREE
Discuss weekly work 1 assignment due
WEEK FOUR
Discuss week work and Training Plan
WEEK FIVE
Discuss weekly work 2 assignment due.
WEEK SIX
Discuss weekly work
WEEK SEVEN
Discuss weekly work 3 assignment due
WEEK EIGHT
Discuss weekly work
WEEK NINE
Spring Break
WEEK TEN
Discuss weekly work and Training Plan
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WEEK ELEVEN
Discuss weekly work and Training Plan.
WEEK TWELVE
Discuss weekly work assignment 4 due
WEEK THIRTEEN
Discuss weekly work and Training Plan
WEEK FOURTEEN
Discuss weekly work and Training Plan
WEEK FIFTEEN
Discuss Training Plan
WEEK SIXTEEN
Training Plan due
Instructional Methods
Training Plan
4 assignments Assignments.
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility
to provide you with knowledge concerning the field of business, modeling good
strategies, and organizing and monitoring the field experience that allows you to
connect the information that you learn in this course to the real world of business.
As a student wanting to learn about the field of business, it is your responsibility to read,
submit assignments on the due dates, study, participate in classroom activities, attend
class, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world of business.
As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be
effective, you will spend the majority of class time involved in collaborative activities.
You will be involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will
want to contribute to these discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to
discuss, analyze and evaluate information from your text and other assigned readings.
Student Assignments
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better
understand a topic, you will be given assignments on key information that you will need
to remember for your success in your career as an business leader.
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Anything that interested you at work
Business Effectiveness
o Withitness
o Overlapping
o Transitions
o Least intervention
Assessments
o Effectiveness
o Types
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Business management
o High-traffic areas
o Listening skills of manager
o Examples of overlapping
o Business rules
o Computers
Business techniques
o Wait time
o Teacher feedback
o Teacher’s questioning methods
o Scaffolding
o Engaged time
o Hands on learning
o Academic learning time
Assessments
Assignments
Training Plan
Classroom Discussion
30% of your final grade
50% of your final grade
20% of your final grade
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student
grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions,
and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make
up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of
any special projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments
 Complete the field study/,training plan with a 70% passing score
Program/Discipline Requirements
The Training Plan is a discipline requirement of COOP. The field study is essential in
your deciding If business is the right career path for you. The field study also reinforces
what you are learning in class by connecting theory to the real world of business.
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HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90;……………………………………4 points per semester hour
B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour
C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour
D = 69 – 60: …………………………………….1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F………………………………..0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) …………………………………0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)……………………………………0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)…………………………………… 0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit) …………………………………… 0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM” and
“I” do not affect GPA.
Instructional Materials
TEXT: NONE
HCC Policy Statements
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://central.hccs.edu/students/student-handbook/
Access DE Policies on their Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/studentservices/2015-HCC-DE-Student-Handbook-(Revised-175).pdf
The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique
to the DE student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the
mandatory orientation. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's
contents. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such
as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.),
student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing
procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student
Handbook by visiting this link:
http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/studentservices/DE-Student-Handbook.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site:
http://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/
TO ALL INSTRUCTORS
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This is an example of a syllabus written in the format required for the Learning
Web. Please note that the wording of the syllabus is learner-centered.
A component of a learner-centered syllabus is a letter to the students that
explains to the student how you feel about this course. Create a personal
connection with the student. Set a tone of caring and concern on the part of the
instructor. What do I want students to know about myself? What is my interest in
the discipline? What is my teaching philosophy? How can I convey my
enthusiasm for teaching, for the course?
You will add specific information that relates directly to your course.
Some of this information may be placed in one of the required format topics.
Some of the information may be added to the end of the syllabus.