The Applied Practice and Theory Program is a six-credit course running yearlong (beginning each Fall) that can be local or international in scope. It is designed to take the concepts presented in class and practiced in labs into real situations with real conflict and real consequences. Students work in teams with other M.S./PhD. students, integrating research and practice with theory development and applied ethics. Students who are interested in this option should express their interest in the Spring of their first year so they can plug into the year-round activity.
Listen to Dr. Korostelina talk about the APT Option
CONF 690/890 Applied Practice & Theory (Fall Semester)
The process for participating in these year long practicum projects begins in the Spring before the student plans to participate. Each Spring the APT coordinator hosts an APT orientation in which possible projects for the next year are overviewed. The teams are usually finalized after registration opens up for the Fall semester, so for registration purposes, students can initially register for any section of CONF 690 or CONF 890. When the teams are finalized, students will then be assisted by the APT Coordinator in matching up their registration with that of their team members.
APT may be used to satisfy the Master’s degree Integration requirement, or may be taken for elective credit by M.S. or Ph.D. students.
Current APT Coordinator: Dr. Karina Korostelina: ckoroste@gmu.edu
