7/1/2025 8:26:57 AM	WEE 94 Course Outline as of Fall 2025	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  WEE 94	Title:  PREP FOR WEE
Full Title:  Pre-Internship Preparation
Last Reviewed:2/24/2025

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	8.75
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	0		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	.50			Contact Total	8.75
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  17.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 26.25

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As:  WEE 494
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Students will use practical tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and strategies to find meaningful internship or job placements. Topics will include how to navigate job platforms, create a professional profile, and prepare application materials such as resumes and cover letters. By engaging in mock interviews and researching potential employers, students will gain experience in interview techniques and follow-up procedures, equipping them with the necessary job search techniques to find internships in their field of study.

 

 

 

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will use practical tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and strategies to find meaningful internship or job placements. Topics will include how to navigate job platforms, create a professional profile, and prepare application materials such as resumes and cover letters. By engaging in mock interviews and researching potential employers, students will gain experience in interview techniques and follow-up procedures, equipping them with the necessary job search techniques to find internships in their field of study.

 

 

 

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2025	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Create an application portfolio that may include cover letter and resume

2. Search and apply for work-based learning opportunities

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Develop a comprehensive application portfolio

2. Demonstrate job and internship search skills

3. Apply for work-based learning opportunities

4. Demonstrate and understand effective self-marketing skills

5. Prepare for interviews

Topics and Scope

I. Internship Exploration

     A. Understanding the intent of work-based learning

     B. Determining the best placement

II. Skills Evaluation

     A. Conducting a career self-assessment

    B. Brainstorming additional skills and interests

III. Internship and Job Search Strategies

     A. Utilizing job posting platforms, websites, and artificial intelligence (AI)

    B. Setting up online profiles

    C. Uploading resume

IV. Application Preparation

     A. Writing cover letter and resume independently and using AI tools

    B. Navigating application portals

     C. Responding to additional application questions

V. Interview Process

     A. Researching the company or organization

     B. Practicing interview questions

     C. Follow-up procedures

Assignments:

1. Career self-assessment activity

2. Mock interview and online profile setup

3. Application portfolio which may include a cover letter and resume

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 30 - 50%
Application portfolio
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Career self-assessment
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 50%
Online profile setup; mock interview
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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