Southern New Hampshire University approved by the dean. In some cases, financial compensation is awarded. Schedules are flexible and arranged to best suit the needs of students and employers. The Career Development Center staff assists students in seeking internship opportunities. Each candidate must submit a formal application, a resume, and a letter of intent to the Graduate Admission Office during the first two weeks of the term prior to the internship term to set the placement process in motion. Once approved to participate in the program, the applicant must meet with a member of the CDC staff. Foreign students in F-1 status must have authorization from the Center for International Exchange prior to beginning their work experiences and must have completed nine consecutive months as full-time students. J-1 students must have recommendations and descriptions of training objectives from the school dean or their advisors in order to obtain sponsor approval for specific employment. J-1 students whose DS-2019’s were issued by Southern New Hampshire University should contact the Center for International Exchange; other J-1 students should contact their sponsors.
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Student Teaching Master of Education programs leading to initial certification culminate in a 16 week student teaching practicum and corresponding seminar. During the 16 weeks, the student teacher receives close and continuous supervision and guidance from the teaching personnel at the participating school and by the Southern New Hampshire Faculty.
Practicum Students enrolled in non-certification Master of Education programs complete a 150 hour practicum as a final activity. During the practicum the student develops two educational products related to their field of study as a culminating application of the theories examined during the program.