Graduate Student Resources

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Access, Connections, and Engagement (ACE) Center

Shaunte Polk, Director
East Hall 233/304-696-6705

The Access, Connections, and Engagement (ACE) Center at Marshall University is committed to supporting student success by providing access to resources, fostering relationships, and encouraging active participation in the university and the Huntington, WV community. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and personalized support, ACE helps students navigate their academic journey, build meaningful relationships, encourage student engagement, and prepare for future careers.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Stephanie Ballou, Director
www.marshall.edu/disability

A student with a disability may be eligible to receive academic accommodations. It is incumbent upon the student to follow the policy detailed on the university website and to request any academic accommodations through the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at the beginning of each semester. Students must follow this procedure to ensure they will receive appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations.

Please see “Students with Disabilities” in the section titled “University Policies and Procedures.”

Bookstore

https://marshall.bncollege.com/

Textbooks for Marshall University graduate courses are available from the Marshall University Bookstore in Huntington. In the case of South Charleston campus or off-campus locations, students may order books by mail, phone, or online at https://marshall.bncollege.com/.

The Marshall University Bookstore in Huntington (telephone 304-696-3622 or toll free at 1-800-547-1262) is located at One John Marshall Drive, Huntington WV 25701, in the Memorial Student Center on the Huntington campus. The store is open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Summer hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Online orders are encouraged at https://marshall.bncollege.com/.

The bookstore accepts cash, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express. The Points Card is also accepted at the Huntington store. Third-party direct billing is accepted with a purchase order or written authorization from the funding agency. Textbooks may be returned for refund or credit during our return window. Contact the store for details. The store also buys books from students at any time.

The university has established a textbook policy with the objective of minimizing textbook costs to students. This will be accomplished by providing rental, digital and used books, repurchasing and reselling used textbooks, and using certain basic textbooks for a reasonable number of years, ordinarily not less than two years.

Campuses and Centers

South Charleston Campus
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303-1600
304-746-2500
schas@marshall.edu

Marshall University’s South Charleston campus is dedicated to making higher education opportunities more accessible to people living in the Kanawha Valley and surrounding counties. The South Charleston campus delivers general education core courses, special interest courses, and college courses in the high schools. We offer courses to meet the needs of traditional-age college students, nontraditional adult students, and accelerated high school students.

Regional Center


Mid-Ohio Valley Center, Point Pleasant
304-674-7200
www.marshall.edu/movc
movc@marshall.edu

Marshall University’s Mid-Ohio Valley Center located in Point Pleasant delivers core courses and specialized programs of study through daytime and evening time periods. In addition to administrative and faculty offices, the facility has satellite training facilities and office locations for Marshall Advanced Manufacturing and the School of Medicine.

Career Education

Cristina McDavid, Director
career@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/careereducation

The Office of Career Education assists students in all phases of professional development leading to a career including self-assessment of skills, interests, and career goals as well as exploring and declaring a major. Career Coaches also guide students in effective resume building and interviewing skills. In addition, students are offered practical, hands-on techniques for networking and searching for part-time, internship, and entry-level employment.

The office is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and 17th Street (Huntington).

Child Development Academy

Brittany Jobe, Director
520 22nd Street/304-696-5803
perry271@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/cda

The Child Development Academy at Marshall University provides child care services to children of Marshall University students, faculty, staff and the greater community. It serves as a location for Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students participating in various clinical experiences as part of their academic program. The programs currently placing university students at the Child Development Academy are Early Education, Elementary Education, and Psychology. The facility was opened in August of 1999 and the construction was a joint venture of Marshall University and the City of Huntington.

Counseling Center

www.marshall.edu/counseling

The Counseling Center is located on the first floor of Prichard Hall and provides free confidential mental health counseling and crisis intervention for students. Students may call 304-696-3111, email counselingcenter@marshall.edu, or go to the website to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Students can come to the office M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a drop-in without having a scheduled appointment. There is a 24/7 support/crisis line at 304-696-2550 for immediate support anytime.

The HELP Program

Hillary Adams, Director
Myers Hall/304-696-6256
help@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/help/

The HELP Program is a fee-based program and was established in 1981. The program provides qualified college students who have a diagnosed Specific Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) the academic supports and accommodations they need for success. The program offers:

  • Diagnostic psychoeducational testing to determine the presence of a learning disability and/or ADHD.
  • Tutoring by graduate assistants and/or professional staff in coursework.
  • Remediation in reading, math, spelling, and written language skills by specialists.
  • Support in notetaking, study skills, organization, and memory improvement.
  • Life coaching for holistic goals such as social integration, independent living skills, executive functioning skills, and more.
  • Liaison between students and MU faculty/staff and family members.
  • All academic accommodation, including private testing and extended time, for any classes in which the student has signed up for tutoring.

Applications to The HELP Program must be made separately from the application to the university.

Please see “Students with Disabilities” in the section titled “University Policies and Procedures.”

Housing and Residence Life

Mistie Bibbee, Director
housing@marshall.edu

Tracey Eggleston, Property Manager - The Landing
thelanding@marshall.edu

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing a residential experience that supports and enhances students’ learning, personal growth, and academic achievement. While all students are welcome in the traditional residence halls, The Landing houses our Graduate and Professional students. Details about The Landing can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/thelanding/. We strive to be a residential program that aspires to excellence as a leader in campus living. Our commitment is to student learning, safe residential facilities, engaging and educating our students outside of the classroom, and creating communities of learners and responsible citizens, as well as the academic and personal development and success of our students. 

Information Technology

MUIT Service Desk
Location - Drinko Library 141
Phone - 304-696-3200
Chat with an Agent - www.marshall.edu/it

The Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) Service Desk is located on the first floor of Drinko Library. MUIT is dedicated to transforming the user experience with efficient, integrated, and collaborative innovations that meet the needs of the ever-changing academic environment. MUIT enhances technology at Marshall University by promoting and supporting IT applications to improve teaching, learning, and administrative operations. MUIT also leads the development of an integrated IT environment, actively supporting academic and support activities to help faculty, staff, and students achieve Marshall University's technology goals.

Computer Accounts
As a Marshall student, you automatically receive a MUNet account. Your MUNet username is your unique ID for logging into campus systems and is part of your email address (e.g., username@marshall.edu). You will use the same email address and password across all university systems.

Computing Facilities
MUIT manages several Computing Facilities that provide access to MUNet-connected workstations for the campus community. MUIT managed public computers, including those in the Drinko 24-Hour Study Center, have the latest versions of software available. University Computing Facilities are currently available in Corbly Hall, Smith Hall, and Drinko Library in Huntington. All University Computing Facilities provide printing and scanning services. Other specialized facilities are available at selected sites.

Academic Software
Marshall University provides students with access to a variety of university‑licensed software to support academic work. Available tools include the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot) and Adobe applications such as Acrobat - PDF Spaces, Adobe Express, and more. Software is also accessible remotely through Cameyo, a secure virtual platform that allows students to use these tools from any device and location without requiring an on‑campus or university network connection. See additional information on available software at www.marshall.edu/it/availablesoftware.

Online Support
The MUIT website provides students, faculty, and staff with information about Marshall University Information Technology, including available services and support, at www.marshall.edu/it. Technology self‑service articles and training resources are available on the MUIT Training page at www.marshall.edu/it/training. For additional technical assistance, submit a support request through MyMU by selecting My Support at the top. You can monitor the status of your request through My Support Cases.

Maintenance Windows
Marshall University Information Technology performs weekly maintenance on Sundays from 4 AM to 8 AM (ET). Services may be intermittent during maintenance windows. All planned and unplanned MUIT related outages will be communicated via email from “IT Announcements” to faculty, staff, and students via email.

myMU
The myMU Portal is Marshall University’s online hub for students, providing easy access to essential services, academic resources, and campus tools. Whether you need to check your schedule, register for classes, access financial aid information, access online courses or connect with university support, MyMU is your go-to platform.  MyMU can be accessed at https://mymu.marshall.edu.

Digital University Broadcast & Athletics Technology
Digital University Broadcast & Athletics Technology provides comprehensive video production and live‑streaming support for the university and surrounding community. Services include coverage of campus‑wide events such as winter and spring commencement ceremonies, the annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony, athletic competitions, and many other university events.

Information Technology Office

302 Drinko Library/304-696-3900
cio@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/it

The Marshall University Information Technology (MUIT) office, located in the administrative suite on the third floor of Drinko Library, is dedicated to transforming the user experience with efficient, integrated, and collaborative innovations that meet the needs of the ever-changing academic environment. MUIT enhances technology at Marshall University by promoting and supporting IT applications to improve teaching, learning, and administrative operations. It integrates instructional technology, web delivery methods, and computing resources across all Marshall University campuses and centers. The office leads the development of an integrated IT environment, actively supporting academic and support activities to help faculty, staff, and students achieve Marshall University's technology goals.

Marshall Online

Dr. Julia Spears, Assistant Provost of Online Education and Certification
Old Main 200
online@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/online

Marshall Online’s mission is to inspire innovation and creativity in online education and transform the online learner experience at Marshall University. With values focusing on student-centered learning, technology integration, exemplary student and faculty service, and innovative thinking, Marshall Online is an emerging leader in championing the online student experience and pathways to success. This unit focuses on three critical areas: student engagement (Online Student Engagement Team), faculty support (the Design Center), and microcredentials (Marshall Skills Exchange).

Marshall Online oversees distance courses at Marshall. “Distance education” is defined as education that uses technology, such as the internet, to deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor, and to support regular and substantive interaction between the students and the instructor, synchronously or asynchronously (34 CFR 600.2). See “Course Modalities” in the Academic Information section for descriptions of Marshall’s in-person and distance courses.

Military and Veterans Affairs

www.marshall.edu/military

The Office of Military and Veterans Affairs works with veterans in all branches of the military and with Marshall students who are considering joining the military after receiving their degrees. The office provides services to citizen-soldiers who have completed their service as well as individuals currently serving who wish to take advantage of veterans’ benefits. The office also works with military dependents and their families. The office is located in Gullickson Hall 211. Telephone is 304-696-5278.

Psychology Clinic

Dr. Britani Black, Director
Harris Hall 449
304-696-2772
www.marshall.edu/psych/clinics/campus-psychology-clinic/
psychology@marshall.edu

The Marshall University Psychology Clinic has been established by the Department of Psychology to serve as a training facility for advanced graduate students enrolled in the clinical psychology doctoral program at the university and to provide high quality, low cost, confidential psychological services to individuals on the campus and from the local community.

The student clinicians are doctoral students in the Marshall University Clinical Psy.D. program. Student clinicians provide services under the supervision of qualified clinical faculty selected by the Department of Psychology to fulfill supervisory and teaching functions. A variety of services is offered by the clinic. These include individual psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and group psychotherapy, as well as educational workshops and other events. Some clinical faculty may also provide services. Although the clinic is not a for-profit venture, nominal fees are charged for some services; psychological therapy services are provided at no charge to students.

Recreation Center

www.marshall.edu/campusrec

The Marshall Recreation Center (Campus Rec), a 123,000-square-foot facility, contains 4 wood gym courts for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and dodge ball; 3 racquetball courts; a 37 foot climbing wall with bouldering area; aquatics center with 3 lap swim lanes, leisure pool, vortex pool and 20 person spa; men’s and women’s locker rooms; family changing areas with lockers; 17,000 square feet of fitness space on the second and third floor with free weights, and selectorized machines; 4 group fitness studios; a 3 lane 1/7th mile walking/jogging/running track; pro shop and lounge area. Campus Rec provides an array of fitness classes that are free with membership as well as personal training services, swim lessons, intramural sports and a series of special events throughout the year. These events include a 5k run, disc golf championship and indoor triathlon. The entire facility is accessible for persons with disabilities. The Rec Center is also the largest student employer on campus.

Speech And Hearing Center

Smith Hall 143
Phone: 304-696-3641
Fax: 304-696-2986
www.marshall.edu/mu-speech-and-hearing-center

Sarah Clemins, Director of Clinical Education
304-696-3246

Pam Holland, Chair, Department of Communication Disorders
304-696-2985

The Department of Communication Disorders in the College of Health Professions operates the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center (MUSHC), which provides quality speech, language, and hearing evaluations and treatment services for people of all ages. The center provides services for a variety of communication and swallowing disorders including, but not limited to, articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, cognitive communication, augmentative and alternative communication, aural rehabilitation, feeding/swallowing, and receptive and expressive language. In addition, services for communication differences, such as dialectical differences, are provided. Additional programs within the department include the Luke Lee Listening, Language, and Learning Lab (the first and only oral preschool for deaf and hard of hearing children in West Virginia) and the Scottish Rite Childhood Speech and Language Disorders Program. Services are available for Marshall students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public. Costs for services may be handled through insurance, private pay, or an educational scholarship program. MUSHC is located in Smith Hall 143. For scheduling call 304-696-3641.

Student Affairs

Marcie Simms, Vice President
Memorial Student Center 2W38/304-696-2284
student-affairs@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-affairs

The Division of Student Affairs provides resources to help students and families succeed at Marshall University. We offer support in health, counseling, wellness, accessibility, transportation, absences, accountability, activities, intercultural affairs, leadership, community engagement, Esports, Greek life, and more. Our mission is to foster student success, support, and involvement. The various units within the Division of Student Affairs are:

  • Access, Connections, and Engagement (ACE) Center
  • Accessibility and Accommodations
  • Community Service and Family Programs
  • Counseling Center
  • Esports & Club Sports
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Student Advocacy and Accountability
  • Student Government Association
  • Student Life
  • Military and Veterans Affairs
  • Violence Prevention and Response
  • Wellness Center
  • Women's Center

Student Advocacy and Accountability

Lisa Martin, Senior Director
2W38 Memorial Student Center
304-696-2495
martil@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-conduct/

Student Advocacy
Kat Smith, Director
2W32 Memorial Student Center
304-696-2284

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability is committed to enhancing the college experience by providing essential support beyond the classroom. We empower students with resources to navigate challenges, resolve conflicts, and achieve personal and academic success. Our services include:

  • Conflict Resolution – Assistance with personal, and institutional challenges through mediation and advisement.
  • Accountability - Promoting a culture of responsibility by guiding students through fair and educational conduct processes.
  • Individual Support – Access to counseling, disability accommodations, and specialized health programs to help students succeed.
  • Academic Advocacy – Guidance on university policies, appeals, and fair treatment in academic matters.

 The Student Code of Conduct, Student Academic Rights and Responsibilities, and the conduct processes are available in the Student Handbook, published by the division of Student Affairs.

Student Health and Wellbeing

We are dedicated to nurturing the mental and physical well-being of our students. We have an array of services including the Counseling Center, Student Health services,  the Wellness Center, Marco’s Meal Share Program, and the Student Emergency Fund. The Office of Accessibility & Accommodations provides academic accommodations and physical accessibility support necessary for students to be successful.

Student Health and Wellbeing offices are located in Prichard Hall and the Memorial Student Center:

  1. Counseling Services: Located on the first floor of Prichard Hall, the Counseling Center offers professional therapeutic services that can assist students with mental health, academic, career, and personal needs. Counseling services are confidential and free for Marshall University students. Our primary goal is to support the mission of Marshall University and the Division of Student Affairs by providing support and assistance to develop students’ personal growth, academic success, and mental health. The Marshall University Counseling Center recognizes and supports the diverse needs of students through counseling, educational, assessment, outreach, and training activities. 304-696-3111.
  2. Wellness Center: A healthy lifestyle is the foundation for success and fulfillment, and the habits created in college can be carried throughout one’s life. The Marshall Wellness Center is committed to nurturing the physical and mental health of students enabling a lifetime of success, personal development, and well-being. We strive to imbue wellness within the university’s environment, policies, and practices, resulting in Marshall students who are well-balanced, self-actualized citizens of the world. We are located on the second floor of the Marshall Student Center, just outside the elevator in MSC 2W16A. 304-696-4103
  3. Accessibility and Accommodations: The Office of Accessibility and Accommodations provides academic accommodations and physical accessibility support necessary for students to achieve their academic goals and promotes independence for our students. We aim to make all programs, services, and activities fully accessible to students with disabilities, and our staff works directly with students to personalize types and levels of services needed for a successful college career. We are located in Prichard Hall, Room 117. 304-696-2467.
  4. Violence Prevention and Response: The Violence Prevention & Response Program is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment by leading comprehensive and collaborative prevention initiatives, fostering a culture of community responsibility, and offering advocacy and support services to victims of sexual & interpersonal violence. We are located on the second floor of the Marshall Student Center, just outside the elevator in MSC 2W16A. 304-696-5701

Student Health Services

Leah Tolliver, Assistant Dean of Wellness
Old Main 115
304-696-3112
tolliver@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-affairs/resources/

Student Health Services are provided at the Marshall Medical Center at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. Student Health is designed to treat acute illnesses. Services are delivered by Marshall Family Medicine, a division of the School of Medicine. Operating hours are from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., and it is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and on school holidays. Student Health operates on an appointment basis. Please contact the Student Health clinic for appointments and walk-in availability, 304-691-1100. 

Student Life

Dr. Tiffany Hartman, Assistant Dean of Student Life
2W37 Memorial Student Center
304-696-3423
tiffany.hartman@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/student-affairs/student-involvement/

Student Life is dedicated to fostering an educational, entertaining, and exciting environment outside of the classroom. With over 200 active student organizations, 16 Greek-lettered social fraternities and sororities, an active community outreach program, support and resources for military-connected student, growing Esports team, and various recreational sports teams, you will never not find something to do.

  • Military and Veterans Affairs: We are here to engage all military-connected students through transitional support, educational benefits and programs to promote learning, engagement, and success. Our Veterans Lounge offers all military-connected students free printing, study space, computers, and more. We are located in Gullickson Hall 211. 304-696-5278
  • LEAD Center: The LEAD Center is home to all programs related to student involvement. If you are interested in learning more about Greek life, joining one of the many clubs and organizations available, exploring leadership opportunities like the John Marshall Emerging Leaders Institute (JMELI), or just a place to hang out, the LEAD Center is the place to be. We are located in the lower level of the Memorial Student Center. 304-696-6776 
  • Student Government Association: Students interested in being a voice for your peers and to make change happen on campus would find the perfect community in Student Government Association. SGA is located on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center, room 2W29B.
  • Esports: Esports, short for “electronic sports,” refers to organized competitive video gaming where individuals or teams compete against each other in various video games, often for prizes, sponsorships, or titles. If you love gaming or love to watch people play, Esports is the right spot for you. Esports is located in the Thunderdome, room 402 in Drinko Library. 304-696-3504
  • Community Service: Marshall students have the opportunity to give back to our on-campus and off-campus community through volunteering. Marshall is also a certifying organization of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for students who complete various hours of verified community service hours. We are located on the main floor of the Memorial Student Center, room 1W25. 304-696-2284

Testing Center

Demeley Smith-Holmes, Director
Room G-45, Morrow Library/304-696-6391
demeley.smith@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/testing-center/ 

The Marshall University Testing Center administers the computer-based GRE, Praxis I, TOEFL, CLEP, and various other exams in contract with the Educational Testing Service. The MU Testing Center serves as a PSI FAA Testing Services site and administers the On-Campus ACT exam. For additional information please visit the website or call the phone number listed above or 304-696-2604.

Violence Prevention and Response Program

Leah Tolliver, Assistant Dean of Wellness; Alyssa Hager, Coordinator
www.marshall.edu/violence-prevention/
304-696-5701

The Violence Prevention and Response Program is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful campus environment by leading comprehensive and collaborative prevention initiatives, fostering a culture of community responsibility, and offering advocacy and support services to victims of interpersonal violence.

Wellness Center

Leah Tolliver, Assistant Dean of Wellness; Dr. Jennifer Newman, Coordinator 
www.marshall.edu/wellness/
MUWellness@marshall.edu

The Wellness Center is home to Marshall's wellness programs, Collegiate Recovery, and the Violence Prevention and Response Program. The center is a free and open space for students to access resources, meet, meditate, or relax. Students have free access to a meditation/prayer room, a small meeting room, and a study lounge.

Wellness Center Services

  • Alcohol and drug education, online training, and personal risk reduction meetings
  • Tobacco cessation resources
  • Sexual health testing, education, and resources
  • Life skills programming and events
  • Stress management programming and resources
  • Recovery support and resources
  • Campus events and volunteer opportunities

Women's Center

Leah Tolliver, Assistant Dean of Wellness; Alissa Rookard​, Coordinator
https://www.marshall.edu/wcenter/
304-696-3338, Old Main 

The Marshall University Women’s Center serves to foster the personal growth and development of women as independent, confident, and healthy individuals. We seek to expand understanding within the University community of personal, political and social issues of concern and interest to women. The Women's Center is committed to being a multicultural affirming resource through which women of varying race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and chronological age are encouraged to seek out our services and participate in our programs and event. We strive to be a place for all men and women to gather and explore and celebrate the richness and diversity of life.

The center provides information, educational programming, training, referrals, victim advocacy, and services to facilitate education on issues related to feminism, women, men, and gender. The center organizes events of interest to women and men such as discussion groups, speaker series, workshops, festivals, and films. The center also maintains a resource library with information on sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual harassment, women’s health, body image, eating disorders, and date rape drugs.

Work Integrated Education Experience

Internship

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Practicum/Clinical Experience

 A practicum or clinical experience provides students with intensive, hands-on professional experience in their field of study. Students are assigned to work in settings where they may engage in professional practice in the expected career field and are typically connected to an academic program with course requirements. In some programs, supervision may be required by professionals who hold appropriate credentials for the profession.

Applied Research

Applied Research allows students to look for solutions to practical problems using empirical methods. The results of this action-oriented research focus on applying knowledge to existing problems.

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce. Individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized, portable credential. Employers can choose to register their programs with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to show prospective job seekers that their apprenticeship program meets national quality standards.  

Curricular Community-Based Learning (CBL)

Curricular Community Based Learning (CBL) integrates meaningful community service with classroom instruction and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience and strengthen communities. In practice, students partner with a community-based organization to apply their disciplinary knowledge to a community-identified challenge. They then intentionally reflect on the experience to understand how theory and practice align, to interrogate course-based learning, and to understand their role in the community.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative education is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience, commonly known as a "co-op", may or may not provide academic credit for structured job experience. Co-op experiences are either full-time (40 hours per week) alternating semesters of work and school or part-time (20 hours per week) combining work and school during the same time. Co-op experiences are paid experiences supervised by a professional following the same career path as the student. Students complete more than one assignment (2 or more) with progressive levels of responsibility.

Capstone

A capstone course or experience requires students to integrate knowledge and skills gained from multiple prior courses in their plan of study and serves as the culmination of an educational program.

Externship

In an externship, students complete a hands-on, immersive experience that prepares them for professional practice and their certification exam. Students complete their experience with oversight from an approved preceptor while providing patient care.

Internship

An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Practicum/Clinical Experience

 A practicum or clinical experience provides students with intensive, hands-on professional experience in their field of study. Students are assigned to work in settings where they may engage in professional practice in the expected career field and are typically connected to an academic program with course requirements. In some programs, supervision may be required by professionals who hold appropriate credentials for the profession.

Residency (Teacher Education)

A resident teacher is immersed in the classroom, school, and community for a rich experience that pairs the resident teacher with a master cooperating teacher to co-teach for a full year. This model provides PK-12 students with two teachers in a single classroom while providing an opportunity to incentivize recruitment and support the retention of quality, effective educators in West Virginia. (For other definitions of Residency, please see Marshall University Professional School websites.)

Writing Center

Dr. Meghan Hancock, Director
Corbly Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 335/304-696-6254/writing@marshall.edu
www.marshall.edu/writingcenter

The Writing Center, staffed by graduate and undergraduate students of various majors, provides free writing consultation to all Marshall University students, staff and faculty. Tutors help students through the entire writing process, from discussing initial ideas to revising and editing their work. The center is located in room 335 of Corbly Hall. Students are encouraged, but not required, to make appointments ahead of time, and may find more information about making appointments on the Writing Center's website, emailing writing@marshall.edu, or by calling the Writing Center at 304-696-6254.