Why does the learner need to complete practicum hours?
Practicum experiences are field-based learning opportunities that focus on observation, application, and reflection. Practicum experiences require the College of Education learner to spend a prescribed amount of time in a real-life classroom setting in order to demonstrate competency with predetermined activities that are aligned to professional standards in the field of education. In order to establish on-going connections between what learners learn in their courses, some courses require that learners perform practicum hours.
