The practicum student works at least eight hours a week for the semester. Hours are arranged to suit the student's class schedule and the needs of the organization. The student receives one hour of academic credit for successful completion of the practicum. Payment for practicum duties is optional. An internship program also is available.
Interns receive three hours of credit.
A student may not receive credit for both a practicum and an internship because of national accrediting guidelines. A list of national and regional internship opportunities is available from the school academic program advisor's office in CIS 3082. A cooperative education experience also is available. A cooperative education student may work half time during a semester under the direction of a professional whose organization has agreed with the USF Cooperative Education Program to sponsor this paid training experience. The program also includes an alternating work plan.