Experiential Learning

What is Experiential Learning?

Experiential learning, typically an internship, co-op or apprenticeship, is a learning approach that combines academic studies with work experience that is related to a student s program of study. These experiences offers an opportunity to enhance the student s total learning experience through a paid or non-paid assignment to a supervised work setting.

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

• A student must have completed at least 12 credit hours at Spartanburg Community College
• A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0

How does the Student Benefit?

• Expands learning beyond the classroom
• Applies new skills and experiences to classroom instruction
• Gains academic credit toward graduation
• Develops professional work and human relations skills
• Grows in self-confidence, maturity and judgment

How does the Employer Benefit?

• Cost-effective recruitment and training of potential career employees
• Access to pre-screened, motivated students with a wide range of skills
• Increased employee retention
• Low-risk supervisory experience for present employees
• An opportunity to participate in and influence the educational process

How does the College Benefit?

• Increases community support
• Keeps education current with employer needs
• Increases equipment availability to co-op student
• Assists with placement of graduates

Students: Apply for an internship or co-op by contacting the Career Services Office (see phone numbers and more information to the left).