Enroll in a work experience education class to earn credit for learning that takes place at your job or internship!
Work Experience lets you earn college credit for what you learn on the job or at an internship. You’ll set learning goals and gain hands-on experience—while also boosting your GPA and maintaining full-time enrollment.
Having objectives pushed me to seek out new responsibilities and accomplish those responsibilities. I learned new skills, like creating professional brochures/programs for events.
Sean
Career Opportunities
The work experience education program doesn't qualify for any specific job or career, but it does help you move toward your academic goals. You will earn college credit for on-the-job training and experience at your job or paid/unpaid internship or volunteer position.
Courses
There are a few different work experience education courses. Select the course that best fits your situation:
WRKX-170 - Work Experience Education (2-4 units): For students whose current job relates to their academic and/or career goal.
WRKX-180 - Internship in Work Experience Education (2-4 Units): For students working in a paid/unpaid internship or volunteer position that relates to their academic and/or career goal.
295 Course Series (2-4 Units): For students whose current degree/certificate requires a discipline-specific work-based learning course. (Example: CULN 295)
296 Course Series (2-4 Units): For students whose current degree/certificate requires a discipline-specific paid/unpaid internship or volunteer position. (Example: CULN 296)
Students complete orientation and schedule one teacher meeting per term and can earn up to a total of 16 units while enrolled at DVC.
How Many Units Should I Take?
Every 54 hours worked earns one unit of credit. Review the charts below for more details:
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WRKX 170 & 180 (or discipline-specific 295 & 296 equivalent)
Units*
Average hours per week**
Total semester hours
1
N/A
N/A
2
7
108
3
11
162
4
14
216
* 1-unit classes not available for full-term classes.
** rounded up to nearest hour -
WRKX 170 & 180 (or discipline-specific 295 & 296 equivalent)
Units*
Average hours per week**
Total semester hours
1
4
54
2
8
108
3
12
162
4
16
216
* 1-unit classes not available for full-term classes.
** rounded up to nearest hour -
WRKX 170 & 180 (or discipline-specific 295 & 296 equivalent)
Units*
Average hours per week**
Total semester hours
1
7
54
2
14
108
3
21
162
4
27
216
* 1-unit classes not available for full-term classes.
** rounded up to nearest hour
How Do I Enroll?
- There are three steps to enroll in a work experience education course.
- To enroll, you must check your DVC email daily or forward your DVC email to your personal email address.
Follow These Three Steps
1. Register for ONE (1) work experience course in WebAdvisor:
- WRKX-170 Occupational
- WRKX-180 Internship
- 295/296 in your major (Ex: CULN 295 or HORT 296)
2. Complete a WRKX Employment Information Form
3. Attend one of the mandatory orientations (Orientations will be ONLINE in canvas, available the first day of class)
Note: Students who do not complete all three steps may be dropped from the class.
By taking this course, it forces you to take an active role in improving your work habits. This only helps you to become a better employee.
Monica
Questions About Work Experience?
WRKX-180 Unpaid Work Experience Internship Forms
Meet our Work Experience Faculty
