Graduate practicum
Graduate practicums are intense and specialized experiences in a particular student's graduate area of study. These are normally coordinated between the Field Placement Office and the student's graduate faculty advisor.
Practicums are normally coordinated between the Field Placement Office and the student's graduate faculty advisor. Most graduate practicum experiences require the student to complete a health/TB form (pdf), a background check, and sign up for personal liability insurance. Consult your faculty advisor or instructor about what paperwork is required.
- Choose the site and preferred grade level where they would like to complete the graduate practicum. Include the specific district, school and/or teacher in the request.
- Complete the Graduate Practicum Online Request Form;
- Email Jill McKay, field experience coordinator, at jillmckay@ku.edu to notify her of the completed request form;
- Complete and submit necessary paperwork to the faculty instructor or Field Experience Office by the due date provided by the graduate practicum instructor; and
- Once placement is confirmed, the graduate student will receive an email from the Field Experience Office; and the student should contact the clinical supervisor to introduce themselves.