Work Experience
Welcome!
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:
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 | Non-Paid | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 Hours | 75 Hours |
| 2 | 120 Hours | 150 Hours |
| 3 | 180 Hours | 225 Hours |
| 4 | 240 Hours | 300 Hours |
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
