What are the requirements of the practicum?
To conduct two projects in a work environment under the supervision of a faculty member and an organizational representative. This involves approximately 250 paid or unpaid hours. Details of the project are defined by students in consultation with the workplace representative. Appropriate sites for the practicum experience include any public or private organization capable of providing supervision. In general, larger organizations are more likely to accommodate these endeavors. Recent practicum sites include: General Motors, Masco Industries, Ford Motor Company, Federal Mogul Corporation, Detroit Center Tool, University of Detroit Mercy, and others. Dr. Zimmerman-Oster typically arranges this component of the program.
