Course-related internship activities are very specific for a number of courses. The mentor guides students through a variety of administrative activities designed to compliment classroom activities. Field experiences and the relationship of theory to practice can be discussed in class. This contextual learning configuration makes learning more relevant and allow the student the opportunity to better understand the link between theory and practice. Students maintain a log of activities and contact hours with his or her mentor.
Students are also responsibly for selecting a mentor.
It is also anticipated that mentor will provide students with other related experiences throughout the completion of the masters degree. The duration of the internship runs concurrently with the student s Master of Arts degree. The second part of the internship is the Capstone course or EDLD 679. The Capstone is the final course taken in the Performance Driven Leadership curriculum. The Capstone Experience in the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership is an intensive internship coupled with independent study designed to meet individual needs and a set of investigative areas to meet more general program needs.