The importance of field ministry and practicums preparation for urban and pastoral ministry involves excellence in academics, theological reflection, and field ministry. City College believes that a prerequisite for effective service in the central city is practical hands-on experience. When a student graduates from City College Milwaukee with an
Associate of Arts in Urban Ministry degree, he or she will have completed over 200 hours of practicums. This gives the graduates a wide range of experience to draw upon as they emerge as community leaders.
All field ministry practicums take place under the direct supervision of a practicum leader. The practicum leader is responsible for teaching, guiding, and evaluating the student's ministry. The goal of City College Milwaukee is to enable students to depend upon the Holy Spirit and practice sound biblical teachings. Student cooperation with practicum leaders is of the utmost importance.