Practicum

Course code:
74347
Level:
7
Credits:
20
Prerequisites: Please check entry and other requirements listed below
Workload: Approximately 12 hours per week
Availability: Trimester 1 & 2 2013
Delivery type: Paper based
EFTS: 0.1667
2013 Fees: NZ students $675 + $60 annual administration fee
International students $2,085 + $60 annual administration fee

This course guides you through the experience of undertaking a practicum or internship, in a professional context, with the aim of enhancing your professional skills. You are required to arrange a placement that is appropriate to your course of study and enables you to engage in a significant learning experience that complements your theoretical study. You will be responsible for negotiating a supervised placement at a suitable workplace. The placement must involve a substantial amount of work relevant to your course of study, and it must last for a minimum of 100 hours. In addition, this course requires research and reflection. The total study time for this course will be approximately 200 hours.