Academic Catalogs

IT C283: Work Experience Education

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 12/08/2023
Top Code 070800 - Computer Infrastructure and Support
Units 3 Total Units 
Hours 152-170 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 8; Other Hours 144-162)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S), 
  • Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

Formerly: CST C283. To enhance each Work Experience Education participant's opportunity for success in the field of Information Technology by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Information Technology. Note: 48 to 54 hours of paid or non-paid work in a field related to Information Technology for each one-semester credit aligns with Title 5 Sections 55002.5, and 55040 revised August 26, 2023. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Obtain and act upon feedback from supervisor(s) in related field of Information Technology based on work performance, training evaluation, and practical experience.
  2. Apply and build on theoretical and practical education in the performance of work tasks in chosen field.
  3. Based on self-evaluation and supervisor feedback, develop appropriate professional development and career advancement goals.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Evaluate knowledge of skills acquired through work-based learning activities.

Lecture Content

Student Orientation Faculty / Student Contact: Telephone/Screening Faculty / Student Meeting Application Interview Draft Performance Objectives On-Site Visit with Employer/Supervisor Employer Orientation Benefits to Students Benefits to Employer Review of Performance Objectives Employer Input Student Input Faculty Input Review of Performance Objectives Evaluation Criteria and Evaluation Procedure Identification of Specific Criteria and Documentation for Successful Completion of Performance Objectives Explanation and Review for End of the Semester Evaluation Procedure Student Follow-Up and Retention Telephone Follow-up with Student Mail Follow-up with Student End of the Semester Evaluation Letter to the Student Letter and Performance Objectives to the Employer Performance Objectives Returned by Employer Faculty Review Student Performance Objectives and Supporting Documentation, Assign Grade, and Verify Units of Credit

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)
  • DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
  • DE Online Lecture (02X)
  • Work Experience (20)

Out-of-class Assignments

Acquire skills through work-based learning experience with an employer in the students chosen field.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Demonstrate critical thinking through work-based learning experiences.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Demonstrate problem-solving skills through work-based learning experiences.

Eligible Disciplines

Computer service technology: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Other Resources

1. Coastline Library 2. Work Based Learning Student Handbook Current Edition. Any manuals, reference materials, or job-site documents related to the successful completions of students job-oriented learning.