Course Syllabus
ACNT2389 - Internship--Accounting
Catalog Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college. The experience may be paid or unpaid, MUST be in accounting related job for a minimum of 13 hours per week. Students must have an approved job site by the second class of the semester. As a capstone elective, this class must be taken in the student's last semester of the AAS Accounting Technology degree.
Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Hrs = 13
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ACNT 2303
Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
Lecture Hours per Week: 0
Lab Hours per Week: 0
Clinical Hours per Week: 0
Co-op Hours per Week: 0
Intership Hours per Week: 13
Practicum Hours per Week: 0
Contact Hours per Semester: 208.00
State Approval Code: 5203010000
Course Fees:0
Course Subject/Catalog Number: ACNT 2389
Course Title: Internship—Accounting
Course Rationale:
The purpose for this course is to give students the opportunity to apply
accounting skills and concepts learned in the AAS Degree in Accounting
Technology program to requirements of an actual business setting.
Learning Objectives:
As outlined in the learning plan, Apply the theory, concepts, and skills
involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations,
laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental,
social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the
business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety
practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal
communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the
business/industry.
Specific Tasks Accomplished:
- Participate in a guided work experience, performing job duties assigned by
the employer, and being evaluated by the employer on performance.
(C1-Allocates time; C9, C11-Participates as a team member, serves clients
/customers; F16, F17-Self-management and integrity/honesty; F7, F8,
Demonstrates skills of creative thinking and problem solving; F13-Develops
responsibility for job tasks)
- Polish and update skills learned in the Accounting Technology Associate
Degree program and to add on-the-job experience to these acquired skills. (C1,
C4- Allocates time and human resources; C5, C7- Acquires, evaluates,
interprets and communicates information; C9, C11; C14 – Interpersonal
skills-participates as a team member, serves clients/customers, works with
cultural diversity -are developed through job experience; F5, F6- Listening
and speaking; F7, F8, F9, F11 – Thinking skills- creative thinking, decision
making, problem solving and knowing how to learn-- are demonstrated on the
job; F13, F15, F16, F17 – Job experience emphasizes personal qualities such as
responsibility, social, self-management-integrity/honesty.)
- Follow directions and work independently in a job setting by completing
assigned tasks in a timely manner. (C1-Allocates time; C12-Exercises
leadership; F13, F16- Responsibility and self-management)
- Discuss the meaning of business ethics and evaluate basic standards of
ethical conduct in business; recognize both ethical and unethical behavior in
the office; analyze ways of handling ethical conflicts. (F8, F9 –Decision
making and problem solving; F13, F14, F15, F16, F17- Responsibility,
self-esteem, social, self-management, integrity/honesty)
- Produce an updated resume that reflects current work and education; write
an appropriate letter of application and a letter of resignation. (F2-Writing)
- Prepare summary reports of magazine articles or books on all of the
following topics: (C1-Allocates time; F7, F8, F9 – Creative thinking, decision
making and problem solving; F13, F14, F15, F16, F17 – Responsibility,
self-esteem, social, self-management, integrity and honesty)
- Professionalism in Accounting (C5, C6, C7 – Acquires, evaluates,
organizes, maintains, interprets and communicates information)
- Sexual Harassment in the Office (F13, F14, F17 – Responsibility,
self-esteem and integrity/honesty)
- Organizing Your Office (C1, C3 – Allocates time, material and facility;
F9- Problem solving)
- Financial Fitness (C2-Allocates money; F16 – Self-management)
- Giving and Receiving Criticism – Handling Conflict (C9-Team member; C13
C14 Negotiates to arrive at a decision; works with cultural diversity; F9
Problem solving)
Grading Policy:
Your grade will be determined by employer evaluations, papers submitted and
other criteria established by your instructor.
Textbook and Supplies Requirement:
- No textbook required
- Journal to record work experience
Other:
- Faculty Vitae & Faculty Course Outline
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