BUSINESS INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INTERNSHIP SYLLABUS

ACNT 2386

FALL 2008

St. Philip's College

1801 Martin Luther King Drive

San Antonio, TX 78203-2098

(Last Updated on 7/24/07)

Department Information
Name	Business Information Solutions	Office	Bowden 229
Phone	(210) 531-3452	Web Site	Home Page
Fax	(210) 531-3483

Instructor Information
Name	Woodie Castleberry, CPA	Office	Bowden 233
Phone	(210) 531-3282	Email	WoodieCPA@aol.com
Office Hours	By appointment

Department Chair: William Lisenby

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The College, with the employer, develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The Plan relates the workplace training and experience to the student’s general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To provide the student with actual on-the-job experience while working in a degree-related position.

Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)

Competency	x If Appl	How is it Demonstrated in this Class? Students will …
Resources
C1: Manages Time	X	Complete assignments according to printed schedule. Be punctual at their respective work sites and work efficiently to accomplish tasks.
C2: Manages Money
C3: Manages Materials & Facility Resources	X	Keep completed working papers in order required.
C4 Allocates Human Resources
Interpersonal
C5: Participates as Member of a Team	X	Work with their supervisors to brainstorm, problem solve, and make decisions.
C6: Teaches Others	X	Give learning assistance to work associates.
C7: Serves Clients/Customers	X	Learn self-control and personal responsibility when problems occur. Serve clients/customers with a professional and positive attitude.
C8: Exercises Leadership	X	Show leadership skills while at their respective work sites.
C9: Negotiates to Arrive at a Decision	X	Exercise decision-making process and negotiate their positions when working in groups at their work sites.
C10: Works with Cultural Diversity	X	Work with culturally diverse teams.
Information
C11: Acquires and Evaluates	X	Acquire information from workplace sources and evaluate worthiness.
C12: Organizes and Maintains	X	Maintain data on student disks in an organized manner.
C13: Interprets and Communicates	X	Interpret instructions, resource material, and job procedures. Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor.
C14: Uses Computers to Process Information	X	Use appropriate software to prepare projects and communicate by email. Use Internet for research.
Systems
C15: Understands Systems	X	Understand and use hardware and software systems to perform tasks.
C16: Monitors and Corrects Performance	X	Monitor and correct performance on assignments and adjust work levels to complete assignments in a timely manner.
C17: Improves and Designs Systems	X	Design system for tracking progress in course.
Technology
C18: Selects Technology	X	Use computers and other peripherals at work site.
C19: Applies Technology Task	X	Use computer applications to complete projects and communicate with instructor, co-workers, and supervisor.
C20: Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology	X	Use Help Screens when applicable to troubleshoot. Use problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technology problems.
Basic Skills
F1: Reading	X	Read policy and procedures manual, correspondence, and other materials at the work site.
F2: Writing	X	Complete assigned writing assignments.
F3: Arithmetic	X	Figure time necessary to complete assignments. Document hours worked.
F4: Mathematics
F5: Listening	X	Listen to co-workers and supervisor.
F6: Speaking	X	Make presentations to co-workers and supervisor. Provide input through workplace discussion.
Thinking Skills
F7: Creative Thinking	X	Synthesize and create information for class projects, brainstorm solutions to problems, and use other creative thinking exercises to complete projects. Decide proper format on assigned jobs.
F8: Decision Making	X	Use decision-making skills in carrying out assigned tasks.
F9: Problem Solving	X	Use problem-solving skills in team exercises and work-related projects.
F10: Mental Visualization	X	Use visualization to create and achieve goals, to rehearse difficult tasks, and improve performance.
F11: Knowing How to Learn	X	Use learning/studying techniques encouraged by instructors.
F12: Reasoning	X	Use reasoning during team exercises and in completing work-related projects.
Personal Qualities
F13: Responsibility	X	Be responsible for files, materials, attendance, and punctuality. Demonstrate outstanding work ethic.
F14: Self-esteem	X	Build self-esteem as they achieve learning, complete projects, and help others. Demonstrate positive views of themselves.
F15: Sociability	X	Participate in team projects and discussion. Demonstrate a friendly and courteous attitude as well as demonstrate ethical values in handling assignments.
F16: Self-management	X	Self-direct progress in completing class/work assignments and work-related projects.
F17: Integrity/Honesty	X	Practice integrity and honesty by following the BIS Code of Ethics and observing workplace rules and regulations.

INSTRUCTIONAL TIME: Work Experience: Approximately 256 hours per semester (or approximately 16 hours/week for a 16 week semester).

Attendance is mandatory. Work experience at internship/practicum site will be a minimum of 200 hours per semester.

PREREQUISITE: Approval of advisor.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Each student is expected to be at the respective work site at the time agreed upon by the student and the employer. It is the responsibility of the student to possess an outstanding work ethic by being at the work site on time and performing duties with a positive and professional attitude.

After the census date, a student who has accumulated the equivalent of more than two weeks' absences may be dropped from the course. After the end of the "Q" grading period, the instructor may issue a "W" grade. A student who is unable to continue in the class is responsible for seeing that he or she is dropped. Failure to do so will result in an "F" grade. (Refer to Pages 88-91 on the St. Philip's College 2006-2008 Catalog)

Attendance will be recorded beginning with the date the student is officially employed.

NOTE: Students not working by Monday, September 15, 2008, will be dropped from the course.

TARDY POLICY: Each student is required to call the employer and the internship/practicum supervisor if the student anticipates being late on any given day. Excessive tardiness could result in termination of employment.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: On-the-job activities.

GRADING CRITERIA:

General Reports:

Resume, Weekly Work Reports, Letter of Agreement, Training Plan,

Student’s Evaluation of Work Site, Supervisor’s Evaluation of Internship

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