You may earn up to 12 credits during an academic year. However, no more than 24 credits of CWE can be applied toward an AAS degree or 12 credit hours for a one-year certificate. CWE credit is variable and ranges from one to 12 credits.

The amount of credit you earn is based on the hours you work and your curriculum. The normal guideline is that 30 hours of work equals one credit. For example, 15 hours of work per week in a ten-week term equals five credits of CWE.

In addition, students in certain programs must register for a one-credit CWE seminar. 

You should be taking courses toward a specific major or courses that will eventually lead to a full-time job. You should successfully complete two terms in your major before doing CWE. There may be course or GPA requirements before you have permission to register for CWE. Check with us or your advisor for CWE prerequisites in your major. Most majors require a faculty recommendation before enrolling in CWE. You do not have to be enrolled full-time to participate in CWE.

In some cases, CWE and work-study positions can be coordinated to allow you to earn credit for a CWE job while being paid with work-study funds. CWE is an instructional program, while work-study is a federally funded program providing financial aid to students. Your work-study must be instructional and related to your major.

That depends. CWE positions must relate to your major and be flexible enough to allow you new learning experiences. Many students have used full- and part-time positions as CWE positions. The key to all CWE is in the learning that takes place on the job and how that relates to your program of study at LBCC. CWE credits cannot be earned for prior work experience.

We will assist you in locating a work-based learning site at which you can accomplish your CWE outcomes. However, we do not get you the position. You should expect to go through an interview and selection process. You may be required to have a resume, take a drug test, or provide medical information. Until you are actually selected for a position, you may not register for CWE.

If you're interested in incorporating CWE into your college program, you should discuss it with us and your advisor to plan the best term for registration. You should start planning your CWE the term before you begin working to allow plenty of time to identify a training site.

A CWE class is listed in the class schedule like any other class. A CRN and course number are assigned each quarter to each CWE course (e.g. 31070, BA 280A, CWE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT). CWE courses range from one to 12 credits.

CWE is open entry. You may register for CWE until the 7th week of the term as long as the time you plan to spend on the job is enough to earn the credits you're signing up for. It takes 30 hours on the job for one credit. It may be best to register for your regular classes first, then add CWE credits later. Most CWE positions are scheduled around your prior classroom commitments.

Most CWE courses are available with a grade of A-F or P/NP option. Grades are determined by your employer, us, and you. The employer and us determine your attainment of the learning outcomes. You will turn in a written self-evaluation on how well you think you reached your outcomes. You will also give yourself a recommended grade. Your outcomes write-up and suggested grade are due the Friday before finals week.

If you do not complete the CWE paperwork, you will receive a non-passing grade (NP) for your CWE. You have the following term to complete any course deficiencies.

Yes. CWE and seminar courses are approved college-level courses. Therefore, students participating in CWE pay for the credits earned.

Most likely. CWE can be taken for vocational technical credits or college transfer credits. All four-year public colleges and universities in Oregon accept work experience credits as free electives if they carry an appropriate alphanumeric course number. Check with us or your advisor for more details. Many private educational institutions will also accept CWE credits.

Approval of CWE for veteran benefits is the same as any other courses in your approved curriculum. If CWE is required or optional in your major, then it will be approved. However, certain exceptions may exist. Veterans should inform us about their VA benefit status and then check with the LBCC Veteran's Office if questions arise.