It can take the format of internships, supervised projects with university faculty, travel or study abroad.
Several options are available.
Other options are available with approval of your academic advisor and field supervisor. Varied experiences are arranged according to student needs and interests. AST experiences have involved students in government, community services, biological and agricultural enterprises, communications, historical research, creative arts, and health and personal service occupations. UIS undergraduate degree seeking students may complete 2 to 12 semester hours of applied study credit for a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Either a student's academic advisor or a member of the AST faculty will make at least one on-site visit to the student during the learning experience.