CISC 498

Work Experience in Computer Information Science - Core

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable CIS skills in preparation for employment or advancement within their current jobs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms, which document the student’s progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. During the course of the semester, the student is required to complete an 18 hour orientation and 75 hours of related paid work experience or 60 hours of unpaid work experience for one unit. An additional 75 or 60 hours of related work experience is required for each additional unit. The course may be taken up to 3 times when there is new or expanded learning on the job for a maximum of 3 units. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

Units: 1.0-4.0(3.0)

Hours: 18 hours LEC; 300 hours LAB