The practicum will include an orientation to the library or organizations, experience in one or more functional areas as appropriate to student interests, and specialized individual projects including a report of the Practicum Supervisor and the Program Coordinator. It is expected that the candidates will have successfully completed all the required program courses and had a practicum proposal approved prior to placement for the practicum. Includes occasional seminars with other students and guest speakers. Limited to UMA Degree and Certificate Candidates. This course is delivered by computer conferencing and World Wide Web resources.
Computers are available at sites and centers statewide.
The lab course will require students to use their creativity by producing bulletin boards, flyers, posters, video programs, audio programs and other locally produced materials. This course is delivered by videotape and computer conferencing. Computers are available at sites and centers statewide. Videotapes must be rented for a fee. This course is delivered by videotape and computer conferencing.