Choosing specific course work

- Once you've decided on the type of degree…that's needed for your career,…you'll want to choose your elective courses strategically…so that you can fill in your skill and knowledge gaps.…Practice-based and skill-based courses…are the most direct way…to build experience for your career.…A practice-based course is a learning experience…where course content is supplemented…with employer-based projects.…The lead faculty is responsible…for choosing the organization they want to collaborate with…and for creating parameters of work for the student.…

Most often, students work in pairs or groups…to consult with an organization.…Hours on-site or speaking with contacts…at the employer site is limited…and can range from five to 20 hours…for the entire semester.…The career benefits include creating…an initial network of professional contacts,…exposure to a variety of potential employers,…building your resume,…and providing material for your interviews.…A skill-based course is a course where you're required…to do a project as evidence of your learning.…