Practicum (or Field Experience) – Accounting

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Class
ACNT 2188
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student (96 hours).
Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
  2. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Lab Fee
None
Evaluation Standards
  1. Submit completed affiliation agreement within two weeks of beginning internship.
  2. Maintain weekly contact with instructor, electronic or in person.
  3. Complete Weatherford College Degree Plan.
  4. Petition for Graduation.
  5. Submit completed work journal validating completion of objectives and hours.
  6. Attendance: Attendance in this course is required. The student must complete the hours required above.
  7. Completeing all of the above will result in a grade of P (pass). Not completeing all of the above will result in a grade of F (failure) or U (unsatisfactory). Special circumstances may allow a grade of I (incomplete) to be awarded temporarily.

Final grades will be calculated by the following scale:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 – 69
F = 60

Instructional Methods

Journal of activities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will have basic preparation for accounting jobs in business or government. Students will have foundation knowledge internal accounting procedures. Students will have foundation knowledge in generally accepted accounting procedures

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
SCANS

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities.

Contact Hours
16
SCH Hours
1
Work Hours
96