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This is defined as an opportunity that while not required is highly recommended for the degree. In addition, the experience must be directly related to a learning outcome. Most CPT opportunities fit into this category.
Course Enrollment
Student’s Students are required to attach the CPT opportunity to a course registration during the semester period covering the opportunity. The determination of what course is appropriate is left to the academic department with the exception of the fact that if the CPT is required for a thesis or dissertation, the student must be registered for the matching research hours. Opportunities that cover multiple semester periods must be approved for each semester period and have an attached course for each period.
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In order to demonstrate academic oversight, the faculty or academic advisor is responsible for several key requirements. These requirements must have been reviewed with the student before approval for the opportunity is given.
Ensure that the opportunity is related to the student’s field of study;
Ensure that participation in this opportunity does not not delay the student’s graduation;
Determine what course the student will be registered in during their CPT participation;
Determine that the opportunity is in alignment with the student’s educational program as per the academic catalog.
Signing the Curricular Practical Training Request E-Form
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