Cooperative Education Online

FS250

Students can acquire up to fifteen hours of college credit based on the educational nature of their work experience as it relates to their field of study.  One to three credit hours may be taken in a given semester based on the number of hours the student devotes to their employment during that semester.  One credit hour would require 45 hours of on the job work, two credit hours would require 90 hours of on the job work, and three credit hours would require135 hours of on the job work.  Only one Cooperative Education experience can be taken in a given semester.  Students must take the Cooperative Education Program in the sequence listed below.  The course is graded credit / no credit.
 

COOPRATIVE EDUCATION I – CAREER EXPLORATION                                            FS250 

 
Course Course Description
 
Cooperative education is designed to provide opportunities for students to apply classroom theory and principles in real work settings. Students work a specified number of hours on the job and complete assignments as outlined in each co-op course for academic credit. This course will focus on career exploration helping the student to discover his or her career path that matches with their specific skills, interest, personality and work values. In addition, the student will be encouraged to seek the Lord's guidance through the decision making process bringing honor and glory to Him in their chosen career path.
 
Course Objectives
  • To develop an understanding of how your skills and knowledge are being demonstrated in this position and how that matches with your interest and motivation to either continue pursuing this career field or seek out a new career path.
  • To learn the importance of trusting in Christ as you seek to discover the career path He has established for you.
  • To understand the significance of your job description and to learn how your skills, abilities and knowledge are related to this career field. The value of having this information is so you can make an educated decision about the possibility of continuing in this field or switching to another career path.

COOPRATIVE EDUCATION I – CAREER EXPLORATION                                            FS250

 
 
 
 
Course Description
 
Cooperative education is designed to provide opportunities for students to apply classroom theory and principals in real work settings. Students work a specified number of hours on the job and complete assignments as outlined in each co-op course for academic credit.  This course will focus on a wide variety of leadership styles to help you discover your style, learn how to further develop your leadership potential, and how to work effectively with the various styles represented within your place of employment.
 
Course Objectives
 
This course will focus on developing leadership styles to guide you on your leadership journey by positively influencing others all around you.  First by leading yourself, then by influencing those above you, next by influencing those around you, and finally, by influencing those for whom you are responsible.
 
Text
 

Habitudes - Images That Form Leadership Habits & Attitudes by Tim Elmore

  • Book #1 - The Art of Self-Leadership
  • Book #2 - The Art of Connecting With Others
  • Book #3 - The Art of Leading Others
Book #4 - The Art of Changing Culture
  

For additional information or to obtain an application for a Co-Op course, please contact:  

 

Joyce Thompson

Director of Assessment of  Prior Learning

jthompson@malone.edu

330-471-8243 or 800-867-6267, ext. 8243
 
 
 
 
 
1.800.521.1146