Service learning is a form of experiential education designed to introduce students to the complexity of social issues and community decision making, through community engagement and their work in the classroom. Practica are designed to enable individuals to learn the practice of a profession or discipline in a laboratory setting under faculty supervision and the guidance of a credentialed practitioner. Like other experiential education programs, Practica combine practical experience with theoretical study. This type of experiential education is a major component of nursing education and is carefully regulated and monitored by various nursing oversight agencies. Clinical areas include hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, community health centers and schools.
Student teaching is the culminating experience in the teacher preparation program.
The student teacher follows the same schedule as the cooperating teacher, that is, a full time teaching position with its inherent responsibilities.