Practicum Fall 2026

The courses and research projects listed below offer students practical, experiential learning opportunities that bridge their academic studies with their professional interests. 

International Policy and Development, Public Administration, and International Trade Practicum

Students from our International Policy and Development (IPD), Public Administration (MPA), and International Trade (ITED) programs have the opportunity to participate in meaningful experiences tailored to their professional goals. Students may choose to undertake a work project within an organization where they are employed or interning, collaborate on a client project with a partner organization, or engage in independent academic research that can be published in an academic journal or self-published via Middlebury’s digital platforms.

Below is a list of current student participants with their work location and organization.

MPA in Sustainability Practicum

MPA in Sustainability Practicum students are leading initiatives for schools, nonprofits, and businesses to advance environmentally sustainable solutions. They develop skills in sustainability and climate science, policy and social justice, sustainability assessment and disclosure, and sustainability strategy and action through real-world projects.

Below is a list of current participants, along with their organizations and locations.

Professional Service Semester

The Professional Service Semester (PSS) is an experience designed for students in the Environmental Policy and Management and Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies programs to perform hands-on work with an external organization in their fields of interest. 

Below is a list of current student participants with their work location and organization.

International Education Management and Joint Public Administration/International Education Management Practicum

The practicum of the International Education Management (IEM) program is a critical opportunity for students to combine their academic knowledge with experience in the field managing international education programs. IEM students are working across the world with study abroad programs, language immersion programs, and other university programs.

Below is a list of current student participants with their work location and organization.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Teaching Foreign Language Practicum 

Our students in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Teaching Foreign Language (TFL) programs are gaining experience with students and educators in real classroom settings, while participating in reflective practice and progressing their professional development.

Below is a list of current participants for both programs with their organizations and locations.

Translation and Localization Management Practicum

The Translation and Localization Management (TLM) program practicum is designed for students to gain practical experience by designing and completing their own localization-related research projects, participating in an internship at international companies, or working for a nonprofit organization such as Women in Localization. Some students are also given the opportunity to mentor first-year TLM students. The projects and internships all have a learning component, and students are expected to share their experiences with each other to foster knowledge sharing. The work is typically completed remotely.