Practicum (or Field Experience) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

POFT-2264-001 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

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Textbooks

None

Supplies

No supplies available

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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1. \ Complete 360 hours of internship training under employment supervision and an Office Administration instructor/coordinator.
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2. \ Complete job-related learning objectives as assigned for each evaluation period.
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3. \ Submit a narrative summarizing the internship experience including such things as activities, processes, and procedures learned.
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\ 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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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

No behavior expectations available

Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE:  90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F

 40% - Tests (Three Supervisor Evaluations OR Three Business English tests)
 60% - Assignments (Contract submitted, goals determined, ending report submitted,
          OR Excel Spreadsheet & Word projects)
100%

* If taking this course as well as POFT 1349, Administrative Office Procedures II, your final average will reflect project grades as assigned by the instructor.

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.

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