The administrative practicum is a work experience within an institution or agency of higher education, or related organization. The practicum provides graduate students an opportunity to apply knowledge to workplace settings in higher education and reflect on the connections between research, theory, and practice.
Athena Title
Admin Practicum in Higher Ed
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDHI 6700
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have developed relevant workplace skills.
By the end of the course, students will have built their capacity to work in higher education settings.
By the end of the course, students will have demonstrated the ability to be reflective practitioners whose work is informed by research and theory.
Topical Outline
The majority of a practicum student’s time will be spent on site in an administrative office, working closely under the supervision of an established professional. Practicum students will observe and assist in administrative work and decision-making and/or undertake special applied projects in a higher education workplace setting. They will be required to reflect on their experiences and consider how the academic and practical sides of the field inform each other and contribute to successful professional administrative work. Periodic written reports and reflections will provide opportunities for further learning and serve as the basis for evaluating performance.
