Program Requirements

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Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
  1. Admission to the program begins in the Fall Quarter (October), but students may enroll early and begin taking general education or other required non-PDSM classes.
  2. It is not necessary for you to have a sponsoring business for your internship before you enter the program. SCC will assist you in securing an internship, which usually turns into full-time employment after graduating from the program.
  3. All applicants are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test. Pre-test will be in the areas of writing, reading and math. ACT scores may be accepted. Please call SCC’s Milford Campus Assessment Office, 402-761-8202 or 1-800-933-7223, ext. 8202 for an appointment. Students for this program will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants with satisfactory test scores will be contacted by SCC’s Milford Campus with additional information regarding registration and orientation.
  4. Obtain and maintain Cooperative Education sponsorship with a business.
  5. Attain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 at the end of term. Students who do not have a minimum CGPA will be automatically placed on academic probation.
  6. Maintain attendance standards according to college policy.
  7. Wear appropriate clothing and safety glasses while on campus and during cooperative work experience at the business.
  8. Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
  9. Provide sponsoring business with responsible and productive employment.
  10. Be responsible for program costs: tuition, fees, books, and tools.

Program Goals

  1. Provide technical training in the areas of parts operations, computer systems, product knowledge, advertising, customer sales, and relations.
  2. Provide an effective training program that meets the employment needs of the parts industry as directed by the program’s advisory committee.
  3. Provide students with safe working habits so as not to injure themselves, others, or personal property.
  4. The student will value and demonstrate a sense of punctuality and time management.