Show Get elective credits for tor working Danielle Lail Contrib Contributing Writer Students can get academic credit for working this summer by registering for forthe forthe forthe the Cooperative Education class The class allows students to receive credit for learning that happens on the job Cooperative Education gives students an opportunity to apply classroom theory and learning to an actual working environment said Wendy Potter specialist in inthe the Student Employment and Cooperative Education Services Office The general requirements tIl Jj t tj P I t f. for taking the cl class ss are that students are working or interning in a position related to their academic major and that they have the opportunity to participate in a learning environment on their job site Who wouldn't want to get class credit for something they're already doing It makes perfect sense said student Sarah Nielson I IJ dont don't know why anyone wouldn't take advantage of it This class gives students the opportunity to explore new learning options at their place of employment as well as increasing their skills and productivity 1 1 j h 0 tt 1 tf p i it ICi said Potter The class is available for most majors The requirements differ for each major students should find out what the requirements are before signing up for the class To register for Cooperative Education students should contact the Cooperative Education Services Office Depending on the major students can earn up to three credit hours per semester semesterby semesterby by taking the course This class is a way for students to still get credit without having to attend classes It is required that students have a least one to face meeting with Y iI 1 H j i f-i fo their faculty said Potter At this meeting the faculty will review the syllabus and discuss additional contacts and reporting requirements for their Cooperative Education class Students have to pay for the class because it is isa isa isa a college course that takes place at their place of work Registration for the class follows the same dates as regular class registration Registration for the summer semester starts April 16 The credits for this class count towards the completion of an AS AAS Credits Continued on page 3 it Il iM JirI i 1 l. l J ll F l 1 J 1 1 r Elective Credits for working Continued from page 1 degree or a certificate program and it costs the s same me as a traditional class would said Potter Before registering for the class students need to talk to their employer about the program Supervisor must approve the new learning objectives and be willing to give the student a letter grade at the end of the semester said Potter As Cooperative Education is more independent learning than the traditional classroom itis it itis is important that the student Be DC self-motivated self said Potter otter hIt It is important I that students take initiative and nd maintain rigorous communication with their faculty member and internship employment mp supervisor For more information about the requirements for forthe forthe forthe the Cooperative Education class contact Wendy Vendy Potter at or |