Time Commitment Design Considerations
These are not strict requirements, but guidelines to support quality and consistency:
|
WBLE Types |
Typical Time Range |
Common Contexts |
|---|---|---|
|
Project-Based Experiences |
4–40 total hours |
Course-based employer projects, microinternships, job shadowing |
|
Internships |
150–240 total hours |
Traditional internships paid or unpaid, credit optional |
|
On-Campus Student Employment |
Varies; often semester-long |
May be converted into WBLEs with learning design |
|
Clinical, Practicum, or Co-Op |
As required |
Licensure-based programs in education, healthcare |
These ranges reflect existing national best practices and give faculty and staff a reference point when designing or reviewing opportunities.
WBLE Design Toolkit (Selected Tools)
To support the development and implementation of high-quality WBLEs, JMU will offer a suite of tools designed to assist both campus partners and employer collaborators.
These resources streamline the WBLE design process and ensure consistency across departments while making it easier for partners to align with JMU’s quality standards.
- WBLE Employer Readiness Checklist
- Internship & WBLE Quality Criteria Guide
- WBLE Project Scope Template
- Student Onboarding Checklist (Employer Version)
- Supervisor Feedback & Evaluation Form
