Some engineers study fossils to learn about the prehistoric processes and functions that were present in the Earth's history. By understanding how prehistoric creatures lived and became extinct, engineers acquire new ideas for how to design ways to study global climate change and species extinction.
MLT didactic courses are typically offered three to four days per week between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm; however, there may be some exceptions. The practicum portion of the program requires each student to devote 40 hours per week, offsite, at a clinical affiliate.
Some schools will allow you to engage in CPT for as long as you are a student in the Master's program, even if that is for 2 1/2 years or more. However, as indicated above, if, in fact, you do work full time for more than a year in CPT you may not be allowed to do the additional one year of OPT after you graduate.