Expert knowledge is defined as comprehensive knowledge achieved in a specific discipline, topic, theme or experience. According to this program definition participants, as well as facilitators, are considered to possess expert knowledge. Facilitators base their seminar content on the competency requirements and a pre-designed curriculum. Integration is achieved when a participant begins to synthesize and critique the expert knowledge that is being shared. The participant synthesizes the information shared and provides constructive criticism to the facilitator and to others utilizing their own understanding and knowledge.
Collaboration is achieved when participants begin to build upon their knowledge and understanding.
This action is achieved with a collective forum of ideas, constructive criticisms, understandings and knowledge. Integration and collaboration is again affected as participants pass from the first to second semester of the program by mentoring experiences and project teams.