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Practicum
A practicum is normally an integral part of a particular program at Douglas College and fulfills a hands-on learning requirement for completing that program of studies. Students who are required to complete a practicum usually enroll in a practicum along with their other courses.
A practicum is a supervised worksite learning placement and is supervised by a faculty member from Douglas College or their designate (practitioner or administrator) in the selected workplace.
Programs that offer a practicum include:
Early Childhood Education Program
Each year the Department of Early Childhood Education organizes practicum opportunities abroad, as well as internships.
Practicums are offered in:
Sweden
Spain
New Zealand
Hawaii
Uganda
Sign Language Interpretation (SLI) Program
In the final semester of the SLI program students will go on practicum and experience working under the guidance and mentorship of working interpreters in a variety of settings. For more information, visit the SLI practicums [http://www.douglas.bc.ca/calendar/courses/csign.html#intr420] site.
International sites for these practicums include:
| Institution | Location |
|---|---|
| Austin Community College | Austin, Texas |
| Bay Area Communication Access | San Francisco, California |
| Bellevue College | Bellevue, Washington |
| JL Ilsley High School | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Puyallup School District | Puyallup, Washington |
| Seattle Central Community College | Seattle, Washington |
| Seattle Children¿s Theatre | Seattle, Washington |
| University of Washington | Seattle, Washington |
| Whatcom Community College | Bellingham, Washington |
Various independent practitioners in private practice, in various cities also offer practicums, contact the SLI program for more information.
Therapeutic Recreation
Students enrolled in the Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation have the opportunity to travel to the United States to complete their practicum. For further information, including international opportunities with this practicum, check the Program Calendar.
Uganda Practicum
This practicum accepts students from a variety of disciplines including Co-occuring Disorders, Early Childhood Education, Community Social Service Work, and Dental Assisting. If you are interested having your practicum in Uganda, contact your department supervisor, John Fox, or Bob Shebib for further information.
If you go on an international practicum, you will be eligible to apply for an International Studies Award. You can also attend a pre-departure session offered by Douglas College International.
You must also complete a Travel Abroad Information form, an Emergency Contact form, as well as a Release of Liability form, which all must be completed and dropped off to Karen Ng at the Douglas College International office at least one month before you leave.
