Category: Arts Leadership

6ALC 290/ 290Z (I, II, S) Internship or Practicum
Open to matriculated students, except for freshman, who wish to pursue an internship opportunity for credit during their course of study. Students are encouraged to complete at least one semester of study at Eastman before applying for an internship. Undergraduate students are required to complete an independent study form and have it signed by the faculty advisor and by the Asst. Dean for Academic Affairs. Graduate students must complete the form and receive approval from the Assoc. Dean for Graduate Studies. The appropriate dean will determine if the number of proposed credits is consistent with the rigor of the experience. Student practicum registrations must carry at least one credit.

In their required written proposal, students should be prepared to demonstrate how the opportunity relates to their program of study or to previous course work or work experience. Students must have a faculty member advise, monitor, and evaluate the internship or project. Internship proposals must also identify a supervisor in the host organization. Some appropriate means of evaluating the internship must be arranged.

International students may register for ALC 290/490/590 as Curricular Practical Training in accordance with Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations and must obtain written approval from the International Services Office. Work must be professionally related to the student's program of study under the provision of Curricular Practical Training. ALC 290/490/590 may not be used to fulfill degree requirements.(Independent study may be used to fulfill degree requirements, but tuition charges apply.) May be repeated once. This course carries no tuition charge. Application forms are available in the Dean of Academic Affairs office and on the web.