Ministry and Peace Studies require them. Besides these five departments, the School of Education requires a semester of student teaching. The Psychology department requires a practicum, where students apply their learned skills to a real life job experience. A practicum is like an internship, only overseen by the department instead of Career Services.
Nursing also requires a practicum.
Associate Professor of Communication Mike Ingram has had many conversations with graduates who valued the internship process. Sometimes the experience opens eyes to career possibilities or opens doors to future employment, Ingram said. Students leave our department with at least one real-world experience and they see how their communication skills can be used in diverse contexts. Career Services is an on-campus resource to help prepare students for the professional world. Departmental Assistant of Career Services Sandy Nowack said internships are practical and give students a taste of reality.