Directed Individual Study

DIS-150

Course Description:   Provides the instructor and student an opportunity to develop special learning environments  Instruction is delivered through occupational work experiences, practicum, advanced projects, industry sponsored workshop, seminar, or specialized and / or innovative learning arrangements.  Topics include:  application of occupational / technical skills, adaptability to the work environment, and problem solving.  Each course should be documented with a written agreement between the instructor and the student detailing expected requirements.  This course is offered with variable credit ranging from one quarter hour credit minimum to 12 quarter hour credit maximum.  Credit hours are to be computed on the basis of three hours per week for the duration of a quarter equaling one quarter hour credit (3 to 1 ratio). 

Class hours per week: variable
Lab hours per week: variable
Course credit hours:  variable
Course prerequisites: Final course to be taken in the program

No textbook needed for this course. By this time you have everything you need to get started..

What to expect:  This course is used to document a hands-on practical internship with a computer company in the surrounding area.  Expect to work at an internship assignment for the majority of the term.  Some internship positions pay a salary while interning, but there is no requirement to do so.  All internships offer valuable experiences that will definitely find a place in the experience section of your resume.

Companies that have provided our interns with hands-on experience are:

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