Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 15 credits of coursework. Arrangements for a field placement must be made with the faculty advisor early in the preceding semester.
Corequisites: None
Requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised professional work in a library or other information organization, attendance at meetings with the faculty adviser and other students, keeping a journal, and a brief summary paper. Placement is based on the student's background and career objectives.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Synthesize theory and practice.
- Analyze the sponsoring agency’s program of service in terms of its goals and objectives and its clientele.
- Re-examine career goals in light of the experience.