AT 290 - Automotive Internship

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Course Description

The purpose of the internship is to provide on-the-job training for the student who wishes to pursue a career in a technical field of study. The internship will be customized to meet the learning needs of the student and the job requirements of the sponsoring firm. Students spend 10-15 hours per week in this paid, supervised on-the-job training experience. In addition to the required 50 hours at a work site, students participate in semi-monthly seminars. Students must apply one month prior to the semester in which they will complete the internship. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Recitation Hours

3

Required Prerequisites

30 credits of program specific courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Communications - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of business operations, organization, and procedures.
Application:
  • Interpersonal skills in a professional setting.
Integration:
  • Transfer academic knowledge to the workplace and technical competencies in their area of interest.
Human Dimension:
  • Apply best practices of social responsibility including ethical standards.
Caring - Civic Learning:
  • Experience realistic job previews connecting between their academic work and employment.
Learning How to Learn:
  • Evaluate their learning in the context of their profession.