PROX 196 - Field Experience

Variable Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact supervising faculty at least one semester prior to enrolling.

Field education provides students at Davenport University with guided learning experiences in their chosen field of study outside the classroom. Field education is designed to help students to gain a practical understanding about workplace ethics, practices, professional standards, and ways of doing business. 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 per credit hour enrolled (1 cr = 45 hours on site) in a business, non-profit, or government setting completing duties proposed and designed by the student and/or worksite supervisor under the guidance and supervision of an assigned faculty instructor. International students who wish to enroll in this course must seek approval for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) via the Director of University Compliance.

Prerequisite(s): Student must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.3 or better major GPA and have completed at least 12 hours of college level work.