Discussion Post: Making Practical Connection
Applied Learning Practicum!
Executive format programs have an applied learning component (internship/practicum) that is an integral (essential) part of the established curriculum. These programs require the student take part in an internship (that is offered by the sponsoring employer through a cooperative agreement with the school), job shadow experience, or job reflection experience.
The INTR course serves as one way to help students reflect and connect their coursework to their practical work experience. This course is one of several integrated components that connect the practical experience to the curriculum. In this course, students can choose to participate in an alternative work-study, internship, cooperative education, or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) in an area directly related to the student's course of study.
Due to the embedded practical experience component in the curriculum, students must identify their work-study, internship, cooperative education experience by the start of the term.
Answer the following questions to identify what you have done to prepare for success in your INTR course this semester.
• Briefly explain any steps you are taking, or plan to take, to gain hands-on experience in your program of study. (50 - 100 words)
• State two goals you hope to achieve through applying your coursework this term to your workplace experience. (50 - 100 words)
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.