This practicum course is an unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses within their designated program of study. The double-period practicum course is an unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Law and Public Safety cluster. The unpaid practicum is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. The student documents technical knowledge and skills in an updated professional portfolio that includes licensures or certifications; awards and scholarships; examples of extended learning experiences such as community service and active participation in career and technical student organizations and professional organizations; an updated resume; samples of work; and evaluations from the practicum supervisor. Practicum capstone experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as independent study, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The various in-class capstone experiences include students working in a simulated environment, running an enterprise, or be involved in program-specific local projects the school has approved for this class. Additional capstone experiences also include students being selected to be a part of a work-based experience or industry training off-site, outside of school.

In addition to the regular course curriculum, students in the honors course will complete additional projects and activities related to the program of study.