Attendance at workshops or conferences may also be part of individualized study components. Students will consult with their faculty advisor and degree committee in designing these projects and also secure an outside evaluator for each of the projects. Students work on these projects between the core sessions while in their own communities. The practicum experience is intended to deepen students' knowledge, introduce them to new forms of practice, help develop new perspectives and ideas about environmental and community practice and leadership, and build professional relationships. This provides a rich opportunity for students to apply material covered in the core curriculum, and then to bring these experiences back to Core Sessions for discussion and analysis with faculty and other students.
Students are responsible for locating practicum placements.
The degree committee members and faculty advisors can provide advisory support. In limited instances, Antioch may have pre-arranged placements for students. Students may complete the practicum in their current work or volunteer site as long as the objectives of the practicum are fulfilled. Students are expected to gain the support of an experienced supervisor or mentor. The practicum entails a minimum of 270 hours of work.