Course Syllabus

Summer 2024 | INT-2860-VO03 - Professional Field Experience

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Judith Castonguay
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Gilberto Diaz Santos

Course Description

This course connects classroom learning to experience in a workplace or community setting. Students design a field study that meets their personal and degree program goals. The classroom component may include critical analysis and reflection on work, service to the community, the roles and responsibilities of citizens, and the relationship between learning and the field study. The course consists of at least 15 hours of class time and 80 hours in the field. Students must meet with an academic advisor and receive approval before enrolling in this class. Prerequisite: English Composition and a minimum of 30 prior college credits or advisor permission.

Essential Objectives

1. Clarify and reflect on personal career goals; examine the settings, challenges, and opportunities of various professions.
2. Design a learning contract that aligns field experience goals with the student’s program outcomes.
3. Demonstrate effective participation in a workplace or community setting (e.g., communication, teamwork, appropriate workplace ethics).
4. Apply program-specific learning and skills in a workplace setting.
5. Examine the ways in which an individual contributes to society through work and community engagement.
6. Describe how organizations impact the social, economic, and political systems in a community.
7. Evaluate the learning gained in the field experience through a process of reflection and supervisor feedback.
8. Develop important job search skills (e.g., resume and cover letter writing, researching employment opportunities, and interviewing) to support life-long career development.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class. ***

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Methods

1. This course is fully online and will consist of regular on-line activities throughout the internship semester. These activities will include discussion forums and periodic power point presentations with online activities to complete. Videos and articles may be used as they relate to course content. Online resources and activities will be posted each Monday.

2. Students will develop a professional resume with a sample cover letter. This will be done in collaboration with the instructor and CCV Career Services.

3. Students will develop a learning contract which will include at least 3 SMART goals related to their field experience. These goals must be successfully fulfilled by the end of the semester.

4. Students will be asked to keep, and hand in, 4 journal entries chronicling their field experience. Each journal should be at least 300 words.

4. Students will complete a reflective paper at the end of their field experience.

6. Eighty (80) hours of supervised, on-site field experience will be completed. Field sites will be selected in collaboration with the instructor.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Successful completion of eighty (80) hours of on-site field experience. Students will be evaluated by their on-site supervisor and this evaluation, along with regular communication between the supervisor and the instructor will determine successful completion of this component. 200 points

2. Regular attendance and participation in the pre-workshop and online discussions/activities. 50 points (11 discussion forums at 2 points each [22 points total], 5 online class activities at 5 points each [25 points total], & 1 "Who Am I?" activity at 3 points)

3. Satisfactory completion of 4 journal entries at 5 points each. 20 points

4. Satisfactory completion of a learning contract, including three (3) SMART goals. 30 points

5. Satisfactory completion of a professional resume with a sample cover letter. 50 points

6. Satisfactory completion of a final reflective paper. 50 points

Total - 400 points

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

To earn full participation points for the week, students should:

• Read/review the assigned materials and demonstrate an understanding of those resources in your assignments and posts. Readings and resources should be cited using APA format.
• Post an original response to the weekly prompt(s) before Friday at midnight (11:59 PM) and a minimum of two responses to peers before Monday at midnight (11:59 PM). You are welcome to post early and/or more frequently, as your schedule allows, but you will not receive full credit if you do not meet these minimum requirements and/or deadlines.
• Posts should be substantive and demonstrate college-level writing. A substantive post is well-developed, a minimum 125 words, and references readings, class activities, or another appropriate source. A substantive post is NOT one or two sentences of general statements or unsupported opinion.
• Seek help when you need it.
• Challenge yourself to do your best work.

Missing & Late Work Policy

• All assignments/discussions are due on the date stated in the Weekly Schedule and can be turned in via Canvas. Late assignments will be accepted with a reduction of 1 point for journal entries and online activities and 5 points for other projects (SMART Goals, Resume, and Final Reflection Paper). If there are extenuating circumstances preventing you from completing work in a timely manner, extensions can be granted. Please speak to the instructor if this is the case.
• If you miss a class, you are responsible for checking on Canvas and getting any notes, materials, and assignments for the class you missed. Please reach out and ask questions if anything is unclear.

Experiential Learning Expectations

Hours: 15 or more

All students will complete 80 hours of a Field Placement Experience. Students will gain work experience in a field of their choice as well as general work-related skills.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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