PROX 190 - International Field Experience

1 Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling.

Field education provides international students at Davenport University with guided learning experiences in their chosen field of study outside the classroom. Field education is designed to help international students to gain a practical understanding about American work ethics, professional standards, and ways of doing business in an interdependent global market. Through field education, students practice academic skills and prepare for professional careers. In addition to 5 hours of class time, students will work for a minimum of 45 hours in a business, non-profit, or government setting in projects proposed and designed by the student in collaboration with the worksite supervisor under the guidance and supervision of an assigned instructor. To enroll in this course, students must have international student status at Davenport University, have completed one academic year of collegiate study, have maintained university academic standards of progress, and have the work site pre-approved by the International Office.

Grade Note(s): Graded on a Pass/Fail basis
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): International student on F1 status, must have a minimum 2.5 or better cumulative GPA, completed a minimum of 24 hours of college level work and approval of Curricular Practical Training (CPP).