Practicum/Preceptorship

  • Land and Place-based Learning
  • Work-Integrated Learning

    • Hone your skills with hands-on-experience in a professional setting.

    WHY Practicum/Preceptorship?

    A practicum or preceptorship is a hands-on experience where students observe or assist a licensed or registered professional in applying disciplinary concepts within a professional setting.

    This type of experience is often required for professional competency. During the practicum, students do not have an independent workload or caseload.

    Benefits and Outcomes

    • Engaging in a practicum/preceptorship allows students to hone skills essential for their chosen profession.
    • Often a specified number of practicum hours is mandatory to fulfill graduation and / or accreditation criteria.
    • Students gain firsthand workplace experience with direct supervisor and support during their practicum.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

    Duration

    The duration of the practicum/preceptorship varies and is determined by the students’ academic program.

    Recognition/compensation

    Practicum/preceptorship opportunities are unpaid as they are conducted in a supervised setting.

    Students generally do not have their own workload or caseload. Instead, they gain valuable experience and receive course credit.

    ELIGIBILITY AND APPLYING

    Program Requirements

    To participate students must be enrolled in an academic program that includes practicum/preceptorships.

    Eligibility criteria varies by program.

    How to Apply

    To learn more about admissions to the practicum/preceptorship program, visit the program pages below.