Department:    MIT

 Course #:    199

 Credits:    15

 Variable:     Yes

 Course Description  

Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: instructor permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 495

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. 1. Apply classroom learning to a job situation.
2. 2. Gain a broader understanding of the range of job possibilities in the field.
3. 3. Become acquainted with the requirements for various jobs.
4. 4. Learn about day-to-day realities of the workplace.
5. 5. Develop mentor and peer relationships in the field.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. A. Work as an assistant to a professional in the field.
2. B. Time management; meeting deadlines.
3. C. Communicating with co-workers and supervisors.
4. D. Generating reports.
5. E. Goal-setting.
6. F. Problem solving.
7. G. Job search strategies.