Course Number and Title

ACCT280 Accounting Internship
II. Number of Credits
3 credits
III. Number of Instructional Minutes
Completion of 120 employment hours (7,200 contact minutes)
IV. Prerequisites
24 college credits, a GPA of 2.0 earned in courses by the Department of
Business Studies, and Permission of the Department of Business Studies
Corequisites
None
V. Other Pertinent Information
None
VI. Catalog Course Description
This course evaluates a student's ability to relate the academic accounting
concepts and skills with on-the-job experience and research of accounting
topics as they relate to the student’s academic preparation and career
objectives.
VII. Required Course Content and Direction
1. Course Learning Goals
Students will:

1. apply on-the-job experience in a field directly related to the

student's academic preparation and/or career objectives; and
2. demonstrate experience in written business communication
through the preparation of a comprehensive accounting
research project and resume.
2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning
Activities
1. periodic meetings between the program coordinator and
students discussing academic and employment concerns
2. employment in a position which includes accounting duties
for a total of 120 hours and the evaluation by the employer
using criteria established by the program coordinator in
conjunction with the employer's standards of performance
 3. written research project focusing on an accounting topic
and preparation of a resume to demonstrate proficiency in
written business communication
3. Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

The assessment of course learning goals will be based on evaluation of

the student job experience through an employer performance
evaluation using coordinated criteria, periodic meetings with the
program coordinator to ensure student progress, and a final research
project.

4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be

used by Student:

See course syllabus for required textbook and any related materials.