Gina,
While I agree that students may be unable to fulfill all the responsibilities of a given position, there is a difference between studying ABOUT something and physically being involved in the *traditional* practice. With technology changing our world so quickly, there are lots of potential ways that one can put knowledge to work. I would hate to see students shut off from the opportunity to learn information because we don't believe they are going to be able to apply it based on our own, limited experience.
Dr. Jane Jarrow