HC 497: Practicum in Human Care Management

Credits 6.0
An on-the-job experience provided in selected institutions and agencies related to the student’s career interest. Students obtain firsthand knowledge of the operational world of work by devoting full-time effort to observing and participating in the management functions. Depending on the student’s background and interest, the internship may be in one specific department or rotate among many departments. Routine written reports are required. A major management project will be completed. Faculty direction provided by telephone and on-site visitations. Students return to campus periodically for group sharing of their experiences with each other. Students put in a minimum of 250 work hours.
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