Description:

This course affords the student the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work environment. It will provide advanced information technology students with appropriate on-the-job experience with area employers, under instructional oversight, which will promote the student's career goals. Student will work a total of 300 hours a semester at an approved job site.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe the work activities accomplished on-the-job.
2. Provide an accurate description of the company, its products and services.
3. Apply classroom experience in the execution of work assignments.
4. Demonstrate an acceptable level of preparedness, personally and professionally, for a career.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Work Activities Accomplished On-the-Job
   A. Describe job related activities accomplished while at the
workplace.
   B. Keep a log book of weekly activities or tasks performed while at the
workplace.
   C. Furnish activity log compiled for each week of work to the
instructor at the end of the course.

II. Description of Company, Products and Services
   A. Describe the company or business for which the internship duties
were performed. This shall include company’s mission and goals.
   B. Provide a general outline of the organizational structure of the
company and where the student fits into that structure.
   C. Identify and describe the products and services the company
produces.
   D. Provide a detailed description of products and services the student
was directly involved with during the internship.

III. Apply Classroom Experience to Work Assignments
   A. Install and/or maintain equipment for a local area network (LAN).
   B. Install and/or support software for a local area network.
   C. Administer user accounts and access rights for a local area
network.
   D. Install and/or support a local web server and website.
   E. Provide PC and network support for end-users.

IV. Demonstrate Workplace Skills
   A. Follow written and oral instructions.
   B. Demonstrate effective oral communication.
   C. Create and present technical information in written format.
   D. Compile and maintain records, logs or other documents.
   E. Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business
environment.
   F. Solve problems in a logical and reasonable manner.
   G. Participate in team or group project.
   H. Manage time and resources effectively.
   I. Follow employee rules, regulations and policies.
   J. Demonstrate effective work ethics appropriate to a business
environment.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Percent not to exceed:
Instructor's on-site visits and evaluations       20%
Weekly work log                                   20%
Evaluation of the student by the work supervisor  60%
Total                                            100%

Grading Scale (percentage of total points):
90 - 100 = A
80 -  89 = B
70 -  79 = C
60 -  69 = D
Below 60 = F

Caveats:

1. Transportation to work site is the responsibility of the student.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.