PDE 400: Professional Development Experience

Goal: To allow students the opportunity to engage in a high-impact practical application of skills and knowledge through a professional experience that ties together and supports the student’s coursework and professional goals.
Content: Students identify, plan and complete a professional experience that supports their individual goals and career objectives. The PDE can take the form of an internship, professional research experience, community service project, creative work culminating in an exhibition or performance, or a self-designed project. Working with a faculty supervisor, the student will develop learning outcomes to fit the anticipated professional experience and include those as part the application. At the end of the experience, the student will articulate and reflect upon what was learned and participate in the PDE showcase.
Prerequisite(s): PDE 350 and 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
Credit: 1-12
Degree Level: Undergraduate