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Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE)
Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) develops skills
and knowledge and improves self-understanding by integrating classroom
study with planned, supervised work experience.
It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational pattern, which incorporates work experience. Through these structured experiences in business, industry, government and human services, the students bring enrichment to their college studies, which enhance their total development.
There are two types of (CWEE), General Work Experience Education and Occupational Work Experience Education. Unit credit is based on the number of hours worked by the student.
A student may earn up to 6 units maximum of General Work Experience credit or a maximum of 16 units of credit in Occupational Work Experience. A student combining General and Work Experience may earn a maximum 16 units of credit. A student receives 1 unit for each 60 hours of volunteer work, or 1 unit for every 75 hours of paid employment.
Parallel Plan
A student must enroll and complete at least 7 units of instruction
per semester, including work experience, and may not register
for the Alternate Plan until completing an additional 7 units
of other studies beyond those earned in a Parallel Plan. The
Parallel Plan is to accommodate students who are working while
attending college.
Alternate Plan
This plan is for students who attend school full-time for one semester
and work full-time during the summer session. A student must
complete 12 units of regular course work before enrolling in
the summer alternate plan of work experience education and then
may earn up to 8 units of work experience during the summer session.
A student can enroll in only one other course while he/she is
enrolled in the alternative work experience program. The student
must then complete an additional 7 units of successful college
work before re-enrolling in either the Alternate or Parallel Plan of
work experience education.
General Work Experience Education
This program is designed for students working in a job that is
outside their major or who have not declared a major.
Occupational Work Experience Education
This program is designed for students working in the same field
as their major. West Hills College Coalinga offers Occupational Work Experience
in the following majors:
Specific Requirements For Enrollment