Practicum (or Field Experience) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Camille Cargill (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
R. E. Byrd Business Building 360
Office Hours
By appointment
Course Information
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N/A
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Course
POFT-2264-002 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 21 hours of major courses or Office Administration Chair consent
Course Description
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(2 sem hrs; 20 hrs practicum)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
None
Supplies
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Student Performance
\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration program:
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- \ Complete 360 hours of internship training under employment supervision and an Office Administration instructor/coordinator. \
- \ Complete job-related learning objectives as assigned for each evaluation period. \
- \ Submit a narrative summarizing the internship experience including such things as activities, processes, and procedures learned. \
\ END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupations and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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Expected Student Behavior
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Grading Criteria
GRADING SCALE: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F
EVALUATION: Successfully complete three (3) External Learning Experience Student Evaluation forms (due in five-week intervals—see attachments). The average of the three evaluation grades and how well goals were achieved equals the final course grade.
Student and instructor will complete the “Job-Related Learning Objectives” form the first day of class.
Attendance
\ Regular attendance at work is necessary for satisfactory achievement; therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend work.
Calendar
Practicum – Office Administration
POFT 2264
Class Schedule
Week of:
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Jan. 20 |
Orientation and meet individually with Instructor; receive course paperwork and forms to complete |
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Jan. 27 |
Meet with newly-assigned Supervisor |
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Feb. 3 |
Deadline to submit paperwork to Instructor |
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Feb. 10
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Make progress toward meeting goals (work approximately 6 hours weekly) Note deadline of February 20 for first Supervisor Evaluation to be turned into instructor |
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Feb. 17
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Make progress toward meeting goals (work approximately 6 hours weekly) February 20 – Deadline to submit first Supervisor Evaluation |
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Feb. 24 |
Make progress toward meeting goals (working approximately 6 hours weekly) |
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Mar. 3 |
Make progress toward meeting goals (working approximately 6 hours weekly) |
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Mar. 10
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Make progress toward meeting goals (working approximately 6 hours weekly) Note deadline of March 26 for second Supervisor Evaluation to be turned into instructor |
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Mar. 16-22 |
SPRING BREAK |
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Mar. 24
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Make progress toward meeting goals (work approximately 6 hours weekly) March 26 – Deadline to submit second Supervisor Evaluation |
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Mar. 31 |
Make progress toward meeting goals (work approximately 6 hours weekly) |
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April 7 |
Make progress toward meeting goals (work approximately 6 hours weekly) |
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April 14 |
Note deadline of April 28 for third Supervisor rating to be turned in to Instructor |
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April 21 |
Make progress toward meeting goals (work approximately 6 hours weekly) |
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April 28
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Make progress toward meeting goals (work approximately 6 hours weekly) April 28 – Deadline to submit third Supervisor Evaluation |
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May 5 |
Meet with Supervisor and Instructor to determine quality and how well goals were accomplished |
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May 12 |
Deadline of May 12 to submit objective report and time log to Instructor |
Additional Information
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Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM