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Field Experience in Family Social Sciences

Field Experience in Family Social Sciences. 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.

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Field Experience in Family Social Sciences

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  1. Field Experience in Family Social Sciences FMLY 4300

  2. 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.

  3. FMLY 4300 - Field Experience WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE COURSE? • 6 credit hours. • 120 hours in the field. • Seminar s 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. FMLY 4300 - Field Experience HOW DO I APPLY? • Applications due April 25, 2014. • 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 204, Human Ecology. • Attend an orientation meeting April 9, 2014, at 3:00pm. • Students visit sites over the spring and summer (before the course begins).

  7. FMLY 4300 - Field Experience WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Sharon Balasko balaskos@cc.umanitoba.ca

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