Maricopa Community Colleges

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval:  4-26-2011

FON285  2011 Summer I – 2011 Fall

LAB  3.0 Credit(s)  15.0 Period(s)  0.0 Load  Occ

 

Food and Nutrition Studies Internship

Work experience in an area directly related to sustainable food systems. Application of sustainable food system principles and practices from seed to support to service, including gardening and farming, managing food waste, advocacy, preparing and preserving food, and working with chefs and small farmers who are committed to supporting and providing local and regional sustainable food. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator.

Prerequisites: FON104, FON180, and permission of Department Chairperson or Program Director.

 

Course Notes: FON285 requires a minimum of 210 hours of instruction in an internship setting. FON285 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

FON285  2011 Summer I – 2011 Fall

Food and Nutrition Studies Internship

 

1.         Complete individualized work experience learning objectives in consultation with the faculty coordinator or program director, and job supervisor.

2.         Apply sustainable food systems theory in a practical, hands-on setting.

3.         Perform assigned job-related duties in a satisfactory manner.

4.         Complete a weekly documentation of work responsibilities and the accomplishment of each learning objective.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

FON285  2011 Summer I – 2011 Fall

Food and Nutrition Studies Internship

 

I.          Not applicable. Content varies with individualized student objectives and work settings.

 

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