Obtaining a Practicum

More information on any internship can be obtained by visiting or calling Career Services at (570) 321-4034.

Practica are very similar to Internships except they are actual courses that require 10 to 12 hours of work per week in a business, agency, or organization in addition to classroom time. Practica are offered in Accounting, Biology, Business, Communication, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, IMS, Psychology, and Sociology. A maximum of 16 credits can be earned through practica, internships, and/or student teaching. Students interested in participating in practica must pre-register for the practica within the department. Students are strongly advised to speak with the practica instructor at least one semester prior to the start of the practica.