Experiential Learning

Unless they have had appropriate work experience, candidates for the bachelor's degree are encouraged to complete a planned program of experiential learning. Experiential learning, referred to in various departments as "Authentic Involvement," "Internship," or "Practicum," normally occurs during the senior year, usually in the final semester, and provides students an opportunity to apply their academic learning in a work environment under the supervision of a faculty member and the direction of a supervisor in the work situation. Experiential learning requires a preplanned and written program of the experiences for the student and a procedure for evaluating these experiences. Typically, students enroll in experiential learning for 2-3 semester credit hours, which requires 5-10 hours of work per week for one semester or the equivalent.