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2020-2021 Course Catalog 
    
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APP 702 - Internship II

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 12
Course Type: Voc/Tech
One semester of successful on-the-job training with a company in the fashion industry.  Emphasis must be specific to career goals.
(This course is Pass/Fail.)
Prerequisite: APP 600 , APP 602  
Corequisite: APP 700  
Competencies
  1. Create cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, and supervisors.
    1. Interpret the opinions and feelings of others and respond accordingly
    2. Demonstrate conflict resolution strategies
    3. Display ability to adapt to a variety of situations and communication styles
    4. Show empathy towards people and situations on the job        
  2. Generate professional written communication
    1. Write clearly and effectively
    2. Use appropriate style, format, grammar, and tone
  3. Execute effective verbal communication
    1. Demonstrate professional tone, clarity, inflection, volume, and rate of speech
    2. Sell a tangible product, service or idea
  4. Establish professional presence
    1. Develop poise, self-confidence, and a positive attitude
    2. Choose appropriate style; dress and grooming
    3. Practice a firm handshake
    4. Show strong eye contact and relevant facial expressions
  5. Support productive initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
    1. Demonstrate personal responsibility
    2. Develop alternative courses of action
    3. Analyze decisions based on fact
    4. Structure time efficiently and effectively
  6. Evaluate the relationship between internship employer and industry
    1. Identify ethical and organizational norms in job-related activities
    2. Analyze the internship site, including its mission, culture, and structure
    3. Examine competitors, products, and operations
  7. Plan for future challenges and opportunities within the company
    1. Broaden skills, interests and experiences
    2. Examine future career opportunities within the company
    3. Reflect upon professional aspirations 
  8. Adhere to the job duties and responsibilities of internship
    1. Work a minimum of 180 hours
    2. Obtain a satisfactory employer evaluation



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