The AST fulfills this role by providing an academically sponsored learning experience that gives all degree seeking undergraduate students an opportunity to learn from the community about everyday tasks, professional life, problems, and unmet needs. The AST process emphasizes self-directed learning that provides opportunities for career exploration, integration of academic studies with practical experience, exploration of additional learning needs, cultivation of independent learning skills, development of increased awareness of community, diversity, and public affairs.
Scheduling is flexible and a variety of options are available to meet individual student needs.
Approximately 40 hours of applied learning.