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FMLY 4300
FMLY 4300 - Field Experience
WHY TAKE THE COURSE?
 An opportunity to apply knowledge in a practical,
professional setting.
 An excellent transition to the professional world.
 An opportunity to obtain training and experience
through interaction with highly qualified
professionals.
 A great addition to your resume.
 Establish some great contacts in the field.
FMLY 4300 - Field Experience
WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE COURSE?
 6 credit hours.
 120 hours in the field.
 Seminars on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:15
 Two options:
 First term only option – one full day a week at placement
site.
 Both terms option – half day a week at placement site.
FMLY 4300 - Field Experience
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN THE COURSE?
 Facilitated sharing – a chance to lead and document
in- class discussions.
 Guest speakers and special sessions, for example, on
privacy laws.
 Field notes – self reflection on learning and progress at
your placement site.
 An on site project in cooperation with the supervisor.
 Mid-term and Final evaluation by site supervisor.
FMLY 4300 - Field Experience
WHERE WOULD I BE PLACED?
 Students are from all options in Family Social
Sciences.
 Students are matched according to their option and
individual interests.
 A wide range of sites, including frontline activities,
research activities, program delivery, program
development and program evaluation.
 Check the front page of the application form for a
sampling of sites.
FMLY 4300 - Field Experience
HOW DO I APPLY?
 Applications due April 25, 2016.
 Application form is available on the Family Social Sciences
website.
 You describe your goals for the field experience and express
a preference of site.
 You need to get two references.
 Hand in your application to the Family Social Sciences
Office, Room 309, Human Ecology.
 Attend an orientation meeting April 7, 2016, at 3:00 pm in
Room 200B Human Ecology.
 Students visit sites over the spring and summer (before the
course begins).
FMLY 4300 - Field Experience
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
[email protected]