2014-2015 Catalog

Work Experience in Your Field of Study - Work-based Learning

This program allows students to work in a job related to their field of study and receive college credit. The Work-based Learning office will assist in finding a job and help monitor the student’s progress throughout the semester.

 

Cost: Each hour’s credit in Work-based Learning is equivalent to one hour classroom credit and will be charged as such.
Eligibility:

Any student enrolled in a program offering work-based learning for academic credit is eligible if they meet the following minimum requirements:

 

  1. Students must have completed nine (9) semester hours credit (SHC) in their program of study including three (3) hours in their core.
  2. Students must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better on all work completed at WPCC.
  3. Students must obtain approval from their advisor.
  4. Students must obtain approval from the Work-based Learning Education Coordinator.

 

Deadlines:

Must register for Work-based Learning during regularly scheduled curriculum registration.

Location:

Room 121, Carr Hall, Paul Dellinger, Work-based Learning Coordinator

Hours:

Monday - Friday Posted on Door

Phone:

(828) 448-6043

Appointments:

Appointments preferred