College of Engineering and Technology

PRACTICUM PROGRAM

Undergraduate students enrolled in chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, construction, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering, and physics have an opportunity for off-campus employment for 10-20 hours per week. Students are assigned technically challenging projects with a near-term economic payback.

Participating students will be enrolled in EGT 200, EGT 300, or EGT 400 for zero credit hours. While participating in the practicum program, students may wish to enroll in fewer credit hours of academic courses. Such students are still considered by the University to have full-time status, making normal progress towards a degree in a recognized University program. However, students who wish to enroll in less than 12 semester hours of credit should consult the director of financial assistance about possible impact on financial aid and/or insurance benefits.

Minimum prerequisites: sophomore standing in the College of Engineering and Technology, 2.8 overall gradepoint average at Bradley, approval of Practicum Director and Faculty Program Manager.

Off-Campus Practicum through Bradley for Advanced Undergraduate Students in Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Sciences, Construction, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Physics

Selection Criteria for Bradley/Caterpillar Practicum:

1. Willingness to participate in technical challenging projects.
2. GPA 3.0/4.0 or greater preferred.
3. Availability in 3-4 hour increments between 8:00am to 4:00pm week days for a total of 10-20 hours per week.
4. A self-starter capable of independent work with minimal supervision.
5. Ability to "hit the ground running" and contribute immediately.
6. Ability to quickly adapt to and function in a business environment.
7. Ability to demonstrate good "hands on skills".
8. Availability of reliable transportation.
9. Presentations skill must be good using Power Point or equivalent
10. For on-site work at Caterpillar student must have authorization to work full-time in USA excluding practical training.

Most projects have been in the areas of advanced materials technology and electrical engineering/electronics, but other areas may be available in the future.

If interested please see Dr. Podlasek and Jo Rae in Jobst 124. Bring resume, transcript and schedule of available hours with you!

Send resume and transcript together with comments regarding your ability to match the selection criteria listed above to:

Dr. Robert Podlasek
Asst. Dean
Jobst Hall Rm. 124
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
309-677-2720
bpod@bradley.edu