An academic internship is when students receive academic credit for working at a job site. In CAS practicum classes, students receive 1 unit of academic credit for working 60 hours in a professional/pre-professional setting. As such there are university guidelines that govern practicum experiences.

• CISL policies and procedures (PDF)
• Registering for CISL (students) (PDF)
• Registering for CISL (community partners) (PDF)
• School/District Information (PDF)
• Practicum Course Materials: The following forms should be used  for all practicum labs:
• CAS Lab class overview (template) (PDF)

This is a sample overview of practicum lab requirements for CAS 474. It would be modified according to the learning goals of the specific practicum course.

• Learning Plan (PDF)

This is the standard form used for students to create individualized learning plans. The supervisor verification requirements should correspond to the particular practicum course.

• Standards of Ethical Conduct (PDF)

Ethical conduct standards are consistent across practicum courses, only the practicum course number should be changed.

• Time Sheet (PDF)

Time sheets may be modified as needed. Activities should be identified for each entry. Supervisors should verify activities using their initials for each entry.

• Supervisor Evaluation (PDF)

This is a standard form used across all Practicum classes.

• CISL policies and procedures (PDF)
• Registering for CISL (students) (PDF)
• Registering for CISL (community partners) (PDF)
• School/District Information (PDF)