EMER 199 - EMER Internship (3 credits)

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Emergency Management and Planning

Description:

The Emergency Management & Planning College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) Internship is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences in conjunction with classroom studies in the field of emergency management and planning. These experiences are structured either to prepare the student for a specific occupation in the various management branches of emergency services or to allow the student to explore career options in various emergency services management and planning roles. Students in the EMER CSEL internship program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180-hour internship will earn three (3) college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected course competencies listed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program related concepts that have been applied during the (CSEL) Internship; Describe the ways that various technology was utilized during in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process that was utilized within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence in emergency management has improved; Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction as it relates to emergency management and planning; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement that were developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor; Work closely with a faculty mentor within the EMER major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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