SUST 140 - Internship in Sustainable Agriculture

5 Credits

Practical work experience at a sustainable agriculture enterprise, including urban and small farms, food system businesses, organizations, and agencies that apply and build upon the knowledge and skills derived from the program coursework. Students will need to establish learning objectives and outcomes with the internship provider and course instructor. Prerequisites: Permission from instructor.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesHD

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students in the Sustainable Agriculture Program as well as interested students from the general student population.
Active Date 20190531T14:58:57

Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 2-5
Continuous Enrollment Yes
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Clinical 150
Total Contact Hours 150
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline
1) Meet with course instructor to determine interests and seek internship possibilities.

2) Meet with the course instructor and internship provider to establish conditions for the internship.

3) Determine internship outcomes and complete cooperative education paperwork.

4) Send weekly progress updates to the course instructor via email.

5) Submit completed cooperative education paperwork at the end of the internship as well as any pre-determined assignments for review.

Student Learning Outcomes
Create a learning plan in collaboration with a sustainable agricultural employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.

Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback.

Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.

Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.

Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.