Professional Practice Rubric

Course Defining Characteristics

• Responsibility extends beyond the course (e.g., internship in an organization, production of materials disseminated beyond the classroom, etc.)
• Professional standards/working and thinking like a professional
• Establishing networking contacts
• Career preparation
• Application of college classroom knowledge
• Students have contact with practicing professionals

Key Terms for Student Learning Outcomes

• Deeper understanding of concepts
• Development of advanced proficiency in techniques
• Ability to analyze and interpret
• Design/organization/troubleshooting
• Ability to work in a team
• Professional behavior
• Understand diverse set of behaviors, attitudes, and practical skills
• Effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills with diverse audiences
• Ethical responsibility within the professional context

Expectations of Instructor

• Mentoring is consistent throughout
• Student engages in structured reflection throughout
• Goals are clearly defined and measurable
• Outcomes may change in response to unexpected events/situations