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College of Business

Course Syllabus

HRL498, HRL499 - HRL Externship

Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

The Human Resource Leadership (HRL) Externship Program provides the student with an opportunity to gain practical work experience under the supervision of a Human Resources Professional. The student must periodically submit written reports to the HRL program coordinator describing the student’s experiences during the externship. The student’s supervisor must also submit an evaluation of the student’s performance in the externship to the HRL program coordinator and verify completion of the required 120 working hours. A maximum of two externships may be completed, each worth 4 credit hours.

Course Prerequisites

3.0 overall GPA and senior standing or approval of HRL Dean

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

Date of last review: Unknown