Build the skills and confidence to navigate college, explore career pathways, and connect classroom learning with real-world experience.
AA 100: First Year Experience (1 Credit) –
Topics in this course include goal setting, time and money management, memory and study techniques, and test taking. Students will also research careers of interest, work on service projects, and practice writing cover letters and resumes for future jobs
Goal Area: WETCC Institutional Requirement
Prerequisite: None Institutional
Outcomes: 3a, 3b, 4b & 5b
AA 200: Final Year Experience (1 Credit) –
This course is a culminating experience of obtaining an Associate Degree at WETCC. Students will address how they gained higher order thinking strategies, problem solving strategies, time management, cultural sensitivity, and community development during their education. The focus of the class is on preparation for graduation, job searching, and reflection on their
educational experience.
Goal Area: WETCC Institutional Requirement
Prerequisite: None
Institutional Outcomes: 3a, 4b & 5b
AA 250: Academic Internship (1-4 credit/s) –
An Academic Internship provides structured, learning-work experiences for students. Internships help students integrate theory and knowledge gained in the classroom with real world applications that develop professional skills, increase confidence, and ] heighten career awareness.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. A student must have a faculty sponsor who will: a. Assist in the development of a learning contract for the experience. b. Meet periodically with the student during the placement. c. Evaluate the student’s performance. Not exceed the maximum of 4 credits earned through Academic Internships applied toward graduation.
Goal Area: Elective
Prerequisite: In description Institutional
Outcomes: TBD
