Fieldwork: 291 Series

FieldWork

Fieldwork All students are required to complete the Fieldwork Course Series totaling 5 units:

Fieldwork Seminar

Guidance for the fieldwork practicum. Emphasis is on preparation for fieldwork including (1) self-analysis of strengths, competencies, and professional development plans: (2) developing professional fieldwork objectives and (3) reviewing key concepts from health education core courses.

Fieldwork Practicum

Application of theory and skills in a health care organization, community, or worksite setting under the direction of a health education mentor. Planning, developing, implementing and/or evaluating community health education programs or research. Students complete 400 hours, full-time or part-time.

Fieldwork Synthesis

Critical reflection and synthesis of fieldwork experience, including lessons learned, organizational analysis, and professional self-assessment.

Campus student information about fieldwork can be found in the Campus Fieldwork Handbook. [link] . Distance student information about fieldwork can be found in the Distance Fieldwork Handbook. [link] .