Data Science Practicum

Students must have completed at least 18 credit hours before they can enroll in practicum. 

Students should begin the process of looking for a practicum site the semester before they plan to enroll in Practicum (INFO 5090). Practicum is a minimum of 120 clock hours for Data Science students.

Steps for enrollment in the Data Science practicum/internship course

  • Step 2: Receive an offer letter from internship site.
  • Step 3:  Fill out the practicum application form.  The form needs to include the name and contact information of the individual that will be directly supervising the student at their practicum location.
  • Step 4: Once the form is received your requested site will be reviewed and the requested supervisor will be contacted by the Information Science department.  
    • Practicum site locations go through a vetting process and must be approved by the Information Science department.
  • Step 5:  If you receive a notification of site approval from LIS-Practicum@unt.edu, e-mail Dr. Stephen Wheeler for instructions on creating your practicum proposal.
  • Step 6:  Write and submit your proposal to Dr. Wheeler. He will review it and approve if the project is appropriate. 
  • Step 7: Forward Dr. Wheeler's approval email to: LIS-Practicum@unt.edu.
  • Step 8: Once the proposal is reviewed and approved, you will be given departmental permission to enroll in INFO 5090 (or INFO 5091).
  • Step 9: Enroll in the class through the MyUNT portal. 
  • Step 10: Students on an F-1 visa must send CPT paperwork to ci-advising@unt.edu for advisor signature.  Questions about CPT must go to the UNT International Advising Office via: internationaladvising@unt.edu.
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