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WORK EXPERIENCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What are the requirements to take the class?
A: Maintain enrollment in 7 units (including Work Experience) and work a minimum
    of 5 hours per week.

Q:  What is the difference between Occupational Work and General
      Experience?

 
A:  Occupational Work Experience requires the student to be working in a
      career-path related job. Units are transferable to most California State
      Universities.
      General Work Experience represents a non-career related job. Units are
      applicable toward your Cuesta degrees/certificates and satisfies full time unit
      requirements but are not transferable.

Q:  How many times can I take a Work Experience class?
A:  Occupational Work Experience has a 4 time limit up to 16 units in your college
     career. General Work Experience can be taken twice for a total of 6 units.

Q:  Why is there a lecture and lab requirement?
A:  Lecture is the classroom (workshop) component. The lab represents the number
     of hours worked per week.

Q:  What if I am self-employed?
A:  That is fine! We will need to verify your work with a responsible party.

Q:  I have more than one job. Can I combine them to get the units I need?
A:  Yes, hours may be combined to equal units needed. Your advisor will help
      factor in goals for both jobs.

Q:  How will I be graded?
A:  Grades are determined by percentage points including participation, learning
     objectives, and a student essay.

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