COMM 380 - Cooperative Education

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Cooperative education(Co-Op) provides students with hands-on experiance in the industry. Students gain practical professional experience, enhance skills learned in the classroom, and acquire contacts with professionals in the business. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 384 hours in the field as well as complete complementary coursework that will enhance the co-op experience. Co-Op experiances must be approved by the Chair of the School of Communication prior to beginning work. Credit can only be earned in the semester that the co-op is taking place and no credit will be granted for past co-ops. This is a Pass/Fail course. Course Objectives 1.Contextualize knowledge , skills, and competencies within an industry setting and master the skills necessary for the global workforce. 2. Create or generate ideas and processes, think open-mindedly, and consider issues from multiple perspectives in the workplace. 3. Work effectively, positively, and actively with others and be able to work with diverse teams, negotiate, and manage conflict. 4. Meet the technical requirements of co-op site by gaining necessary skills and an understanding of trends and developments in the work field. 5.Demonstrate the ability to apply ethical principles in real-world decision making. Course Prerequisites Students must have completed at least 60 credits hours. ( Junior standing). Transfer students must also have completed at least one semester at Point Park University. 3.0 minimum GPA. Co-op experience must be approved by the Chair of the School of Communication.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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