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Work Experience

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Title V of the California Education Code permits the college to extend the classroom beyond the campus to the workplace. Through the Work Experience program students are provided with an opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining hands-on experience in their career related field under the guidance of industry professionals. Employers establish a cooperative relationship with the college, providing an opportunity to influence vocational education and address industry training needs. The instructor and the worksite supervisor act as “co-educators” to help the student define and achieve measurable learning objectives. 


The Kinesiology Division currently offers Work Experience in the following disciplines:

   Trainer Stretching student   Athlete rehabing on balance balls   trainer and athlete on slider

Students spend a semester with a athletics, health and fitness business partners and participate in various activities/projects. It is a golden opportunity to build their resume and professional network. Participating agencies are:

Students enrolled in Work Experience may earn one unit of academic credit for every 60 unpaid or 75 paid hours of work per term, earning 1 to 4 units per term. 

Minimum Hours Required
Units of Enrollment Hours Earned
1 54-107 hours
2 108-161 hours
3 162-215 hours
4 216-269 hours

*New hour requirements effective Fall 2025
A combined maximum of sixteen units of Work Experience may be earned during a student’s academic career.

Work Experience courses align with the term:

  • Fall/Spring Semester = 16 weeks
  • Winter/Summer Semester = 6 weeks
  • Not all courses may be offered every term
 
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Arnita Champion, Career Specialist |  (909) 274-6080 |  achampion@mtsac.edu | 45-1461K