Practicums
Take learning to the next level
Practicums offer students real-world experiences during their degree program. It is the perfect opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, earn credits, work with employers on projects that align with their educational goals and grow their network.
How to apply
Step 2: Apply
Submit your application online, and our External Liason Coordinator will contact you for further information on the application process.
Step 3: Start
After fulfilling the requirements, registering, and being selected, you're ready to start your practicum.
Arts practicum course options:
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AIS 280 (15 credits pre-requisite) (offered when timetabled).
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AIS 380 (45 credits minimum + successful application) (offered each semester). Note: most students will apply their interest at 45 credits and are eligible to apply once they have reached 60 credits.
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AIS 480 (after completion of AIS 380).
Typically, students will complete AIS 280 in their 2nd year (when offered), AIS 380 in their 3rd year and AIS 480 in the final year at UFV. Students are also eligible to enroll in AIS 380 twice.
In order to qualify for a practicum, you must be a registered BA, BIS, BFA, or BMA student and have a minimum 2.67 GPA. School of Business students may also qualify for AIS 380 practicums.
Other practicum courses available at the College of Arts:
Couse Number | Course Name |
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CMNS 412 | Communications Practicum |
GDD 498 | Directed Study in Graphic Digital Design I |
GDD 499 | Directed Study in Graphic Digital Design II |
GDS 210 | Local Development Practicum |
GDS 310 | Canada Internship |
GDS 311 | International Internship |
HIST 401 | Practicum in History |
INCS 390 | Canada-India Field Studies |
IPK 402 | Indigenous Studies Field Work Practicum |
PACS 391 | Conflict Analysis and Peacebuilding Field Work |
SOC 396 | Canada Internship |
SOC 398 | International Internship |
SPAN 380 | Advanced Spanish Practicum |
SPAN 381 | Advanced Spanish Practicum II |
To learn more about each course and its requirements, please check UFV's Academic Calendar.
