Independent studies are carried out under the supervision of faculty sponsors and may be undertaken individually or by groups of students. Independent studies may be conducted on or away from campus, and are generally done after a student has been at the College for six months to a year. Internships Internship experiences supplement and strengthen students' educational programs, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills and clarify future goals. Internships help students test their career choices early and develop the self-confidence, communication skills, and professionalism needed to perform competent work after college. In the past, students have done as many as four internships, varying in length from a quarter to over one year.
Some graduates return to their internship sponsors for post-graduate employment.
Prescott College's diverse, liberal arts curriculum and the opportunities for independent studies and internships complement each other. The portfolio, usually in written form, provides a method by which a student organizes personal and academic experiences coherently. The material contained in the portfolio provides a basis for evaluation and feedback to the student from others. It is both a documentation process and a learning tool. The content and nature of course portfolios vary considerably.