MENTORED PRACTICUM IN STEM PUBLIC SERVICE
Develops community-engagement in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through a mentored public service experience. Provides opportunities to refine and implement skills necessary to work with a community partner to implement and evaluate a project that is mutually beneficial in process and product. Places emphasis on professional development within a selected pathway (direct service, community engaged teaching, policy and governance, or social entrepreneurship/corporate social responsibility). Includes time to meet within specialized pathways and as a full cohort throughout the implementation of the practicum experience.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: INTEGSCI 740 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct an effective public service practicum in their public service pathway of specialization Audience: Graduate 2. Develop and exhibit a sense of professional identity as a community engagement professional Audience: Graduate 3. Strengthen civic leadership and advocacy skills Audience: Graduate 4. Reflect on the practicum experience and use this experience to inform future community engagement Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct an effective public service practicum in their public service pathway of specialization Audience: Graduate 2. Develop and exhibit a sense of professional identity as a community engagement professional Audience: Graduate 3. Strengthen civic leadership and advocacy skills Audience: Graduate 4. Reflect on the practicum experience and use this experience to inform future community engagement Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027