Practicum students are required to satisfy a minimum number of hours in the following categories:
Interpreting
Pro bono interpreting
Observation
Preparation
Supervision/Mentoring
Seminar
Beginning in Year 1, each student receives a personalized Field Experience and Practicum Timesheet to record approved observation, supervision, interpreting, and professional development hours. This Google Drive document will remain active for all four years of the program—please star or bookmark it for easy access. See the Timesheet Sample Template
During Years 1–3, students focus on Field Experience Hours—primarily observations and introductory interpreting-related activities. You should record your hours as you complete them, though weekly documentation is not required at this stage.
In Year 4, students enter the Practicum, an advanced, structured field experience. At this level, students are expected to:
Log hours consistently with detailed entries for dates, sites, and activity types.
Discuss progress during Seminar or Practicum classes.
Meet regularly with their mentor for supervision and hour verification.
Submit documentation at designated checkpoints throughout the semester.
Timesheets are officially reviewed during your senior year Practicum in collaboration with your mentor, Seminar instructor, and the Practicum Coordinator.
How to Track, Accumlate, and Prepare for Practicum PowerPoint