For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the accounting program at Seward County Community College is to prepare students in the accounting discipline for occupational careers, transfer programs, continuing education, personal needs and/or other related business careers.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
The internship is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience in selected training stations that are consistent with occupational areas related to the Accounting profession.
Each student is dealt with in a customized manner. The following represents a series of steps common to all students.
- After the student is enrolled there is an agreement/contract developed for the internship.
- The instructor and the student will establish meeting times where any problems will be reviewed, and additional instruction will be addressed.
- The instructor will make periodic on-site visits or telephone inquiries. They will vary in number due to the location of the student'�s job and the progress the student is making in his/her position.
- During these contacts, the instructor will discuss the student'�s training areas and progress with the cooperating employer. At the time of the on-site visits, the instructor will observe the activities of the student during the course of a regular workday.
- Weekly time sheets will be signed by the employer, student and instructor. The time sheets will be turned in to the instructor each week by the student.
- Instructor/student visitations
- On-the-job experiences
- Summary Paper
Materials will vary according to the student's occupational area.
Methods of assessing the SCCC instructional outcomes 1, 4, 5, 6, & 9, general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include the following:
- Employer rating on the course competencies
- Instructor rating from observations, contacts with employer and discussions with student
- Evaluation of progress reports and time sheets
- The student will comply with all employee work regulations of the employer. The employer and the student will agree upon hours, workdays, wages, time off, etc. The student must contact the instructor prior to resigning his/her position while enrolled in the internship. Unethical or illegal actions taken by the student on the job will result in a grade reduction or dismissal from the internship.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.