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Worksite Learning
What is worksite learning?
How many hours in a practicum?
How do students get assigned to practicum locations?
Why don't students get a requested practicum?
Can I do a practicum where I work?
I completed practicum for another Douglas program; can I get a practicum credit for this experience?
My practicum site wants a copy of my Criminal Record Search results. Do I have to do this again?
Where can I do worksite learning?
What is worksite learning?
Also called practicums, these sessions let you practice your classroom learning and gain experience in supervised worksite placements in the youth justice system.
How many hours in a practicum?
A practicum is 150-200 hours with weekly seminars within a designated period. Sometimes it is not possible to complete the required hours within a designated practicum period. In these cases, you can consult with your practicum supervisor.
How do students get assigned to practicum locations?
All students must indicate a specific agency or setting on a practicum request form. Faculty assess the requests based on:
- type of setting
- geographic location
- transportation issues
- student's work or previous practicum experience
If the placement is academically sound, faculty contact the agencies to confirm if a placement is possible. At times, some agencies may not be available. We will do our best to meet your practicum request.
Why don't students get a requested practicum?
There can be many reasons. No one at the site is available to supervise a student at this time. The site may be dealing with important internal issues that have to take precedence. Faculty may feel the site is not the best learning experience for you at this time or that the site is more appropriate for a second or third practicum. The site may have recently had a problematic placement and wants to take a break for a while. There may have been more requests for the site than they are able to accommodate.
Can I do a practicum where I work?
You may be able to do a practicum at your place of employment if the setting is seen as appropriate and your employer is willing to cooperate. You should be aware that doing a practicum at your workplace might well put your performance under greater scrutiny from your employer than currently exists.
I completed practicum for another Douglas program; can I get a practicum credit for this experience?
You may receive Advanced Standing for one practicum if you had a successful placement in a youth justice setting. Please discuss your situation with one of the Coordinators.
My practicum site wants a copy of my Criminal Record Search results. Do I have to do this again?
Different settings have different requirements. Some will accept a copy of the Criminal Record Search (CRS) you submitted to the college. If that is the case you can ask for a copy from the Registrar's office. Faculty never see your Criminal Record Search. If you are required to do another CRS you may have to take a form to your local police department. They may charge a fee for the record search (some do not charge for volunteer services). Some agencies will require that they complete the CRS through a centralized record system. It is critical that you complete the CRS in a timely manner. In many settings you may not be able to start or work directly with youth until the CRS is completed.
Where can I do worksite learning?
Youth Justice students do worksite learning sessions in places such as:
- Residential homes
- School-based programs
- Alternate schools
- Corrections and policing
- Community-based youth programs
- Outreach programs
