WT 015X — develops skills and knowledge by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience
It is based on the principle that well-educated individuals develop most effectively through an educational plan that incorporates work experience. rough these structured experiences, the students enrich their college studies, which enhances their total development. Occupational Work Experience is supervised employment which is intended to assist students in acquiring desirable work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in the eld of the student's major. Students may earn up to 8 units per semester for a maximum of 16 total units. Credits are awarded for paid or voluntary work. For every 75 hours of paid work completed within the semester, 1 unit of credit is awarded. For every 60 hours of volunteer work completed within the semester, 1 unit of credit is awarded. Occupational Work Experience credits are counted as electives toward an Associate's Degree at West Hills College Coalinga and are transferable to four year universities (for specic transfer eligibility, please contact a counselor or an advisor).