The Practicum requirement for Writing and Literature Majors and Minors comprises of rotating courses that explore various aspects of the profession, which may include the publishing industry, journalism, education, new media, and writing for other media. Students engage in hands-on, practical preparation for work in the field, meet with practitioners outside the college, go on field trips, and engage in research. Practicum requirements may be fulfilled by a variety of in-class activities, including working on the student literary journal, developing radio and podcasts, and editorial collaboration, as well as extracurricular activities such as internships in the field, teaching youth, fellowships, and social engagement with the vibrant Bay Area arts community.