If you already have a job or internship, consider enrolling in a work experience course!
Work experience enables you to earn credit for learning that takes place at your job or internship, based on learning objectives that you design. This work-based learning opportunity can also help you to enhance your grade point average and maintain full-time enrollment status.
Having objectives pushed me to seek out new responsibilities and accomplish those responsibilities. I learned new skills, like creating professional brochures/programs for events.
Sean
Which work experience education course should I choose?
There are a few different work experience education courses. Select the course that best fits your situation:
WRKX-170 (2-4 units): For students whose current job relates to their academic and/or career goal.
WRKX-180 (2-4 Units): For students working in a paid/unpaid internship or volunteer position that relates to their academic and/or career goal.
295 Course Series (2-4 Units): For students whose current degree/certificate requires a discipline-specific work-based learning course. (Example: CULN 295)
296 Course Series (2-4 Units): For students whose current degree/certificate requires a discipline-specific paid/unpaid internship or volunteer position. (Example: CULN 296)
Students complete orientation and schedule one teacher meeting per term and can earn up to a total of 16 units while enrolled at DVC.
How many units should I take?
Every 54 hours worked earns one unit of credit. Review the charts below for more details:
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WRKX 170 & 180 (or discipline-specific 295 & 296 equivalent)
Units*
Average hours per week**
Total semester hours
1
N/A
N/A
2
7
108
3
11
162
4
14
216
* 1-unit classes not available for full-term classes.
** rounded up to nearest hour -
WRKX 170 & 180 (or discipline-specific 295 & 296 equivalent)
Units*
Average hours per week**
Total semester hours
1
4
54
2
8
108
3
12
162
4
16
216
* 1-unit classes not available for full-term classes.
** rounded up to nearest hour -
WRKX 170 & 180 (or discipline-specific 295 & 296 equivalent)
Units*
Average hours per week**
Total semester hours
1
7
54
2
14
108
3
21
162
4
27
216
* 1-unit classes not available for full-term classes.
** rounded up to nearest hour
How do I enroll?
- There are three steps to enroll in a work experience education course.
- To enroll, you must check your DVC email daily or forward your DVC email to your personal email address.
Follow these three steps
1. Register for ONE (1) work experience course in WebAdvisor:
- WRKX-170 Occupational
- WRKX-180 Internship
- 295/296 in your major (Ex: CULN 295 or HORT 296)
2. Complete a WRKX Employment Information Form
3. Attend one of the mandatory orientations (Orientations will be ONLINE in canvas, available the first day of class)
Note: Students who do not complete all three steps may be dropped from the class.
By taking this course, it forces you to take an active role in improving your work habits. This only helps you to become a better employee.
Monica