GNED 399 - Applied Learning Experience (APPLE)

(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing (61 semester hours or more), at least 15 semester hours taken in residence at CSU, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, successful completion of the APPLE orientation, and an approved APPLE contract. The Applied Learning Experience (APPLE) is a carefully monitored work experience in which the student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on those goals throughout the experience. The APPLE experience requires 120 hours of supervised work in an approved business or professional work setting. The course is designed to allow the student to focus on important career topics such as organization, culture, decision-making, leadership, and values and ethics in the workplace. General elective credit will be given for satisfactory completion of the course. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. No more than 6 credit hours may be awarded for APPLE experiences, or any combination of APPLE and academic internships. This course cannot be challenged.