Practicum
Usually completed during the summer, a practicum course is a significant applied-learning experience with a meaningful, supporting component that enables students to observe, apply and better understand previously studied theory.
An individual practicum can be done for 1-4 hours of credit; a maximum of eight hours of credit can be earned through practicum experiences for degree requirements, subject to departmental requirements. Completed under the direction of a faculty advisor and an employer supervisor, students are required to complete a minimum of 40 clock hours of work experience for each academic credit earned. Academic departments may require additional work hours to meet curriculum requirements within the major program; students should consult with academic departments and supervising faculty for departmental policies, guidelines and responsibilities.
Students generally arrange their own practicum assignment with guidance from and the approval of the supervising instructor. Registration for a practicum takes place before the term in which the practicum credit is to be given. Enrollment in a practicum requires the completion and submission of the Practicum Registration form and consent of the instructor and the approvals of the academic advisor and course department chair.
Academic credit is given for the practicum; therefore, the cost of a practicum is the same as for a regular course and is based on the number of credit hours. Tuition for a practicum completed during the summer is billed at the standard summer session credit hour rate. Financial aid is not applied to summer registration.
