AGSC 298z - Internship: Agricultural Enterprise

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): completion of 15 semester credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better and advisor’s consent.
This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved agricultural business/organization. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real world workplace issues. Students will participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site. Typically, a student completes 45 site hours per credit earned. (All Semesters)

Course Learning Outcomes

Create measurable learning goals and objectives in conjunction with their site supervisor and internship instructor.
Work with the internship instructor to complete reports and assignments that relate to internship learning objectives.
Write weekly reports and reflect with classmates on learning progress at the internship site.
Interact with professionalism and successfully perform work-related tasks at the chosen internship site.
Self-evaluate and gain feedback on job performance.
Describe the internship experience and evaluate career selection.