Loca/National Practicum (6) in International Development Studies

6 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Apprenticeship/Internship/Practicum) This six-credit hour course is an integrated work experience in a local or national setting. Students work in a relevant organization in a supervised field experience and participate in academic seminars over the course of the semester. Students reflect on, utilize and expand their knowledge of International Development while also practicing workplace and professional writing, integrating development theories with practice and gaining grant writing skills. Interested students consult with the Director of Practicum at Menno Simons College 3 months in advance of the term in which they wish to enrol Restrictions: Perm - MSC Pract Dir Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and IDS-3199. Requisite Courses: IDS-1100(6), IDS-2110(3), IDS-2171(3) [prerequisite(s)]; and additional 6 credit hours of IDS core courses [prerequisite(s)].