What is another word for practicum?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈaktɪkəm] (IPA) 
Practicum is a term used to describe a period of practical work or training designed for professional development. Some synonyms for practicum may include: internship, apprenticeship, work placement, on-the-job training, fieldwork, service learning, and clinical experience among others. Each of these terms covers a distinct type of practicum in terms of the level of supervision, duration, and skill development. For instance, an internship differs from a clinical experience in that internships can be paid or unpaid, while clinical experiences are typically supervised components of degree programs. Furthermore, work placements may have a formal arrangement with organizations while other practicum experiences may be designed to meet specific learning goals.
