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What in the world is experiential learning?

Experiential learning refers to experiences outside the classroom that enable students to develop skills related to their academic or career interests. Such experiences include internships, co-ops, summer employment, and externships.

Internships.

Internships are typically one-time work or service experiences performed by students who have attained at least some academic preparation in a professional field. Advanced undergraduate or graduate students work in professional settings under the supervision of at least one practicing professional. Some internships are more involved than others. Many offer pay, but quite a few don’t. Most are done for academic credit.

Co-ops.

A cooperative education experience is generally completed over more than one semester. It includes work assignments related to the participant’s academic and career interests. Co-op students are almost always paid, and their work is considered productive to the employer. The typical program plan involves students alternating terms of full-time classroom study with terms of full-time, discipline-related employment. Most co-op programs involve some sort of academic credit.

Practicums.

A practicum is generally a one-time work or service experience participated in as part of an academic class. Some practicums offer pay, but many don’t. Almost all are done for academic credit.

Externships.

Externships are also known as job shadowing and allow students to spend between one day and several weeks observing professionals on the job. Such experiences are unpaid; however, some colleges and universities pick up travel and/or living expenses. Externships are generally not done for academic credit.

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