ESHE 364: Pre-Professional Fieldwork in ESHE
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
Credit hours (1-3)
Provides Health and Human Performance major and minor students with the opportunity
to apply acquired knowledge and skills to develop their professional identity and/or
professional practice. The course offers students the opportunity to attain on-site
work experience applying theory to practice. Students will critically reflect on their
learning, abilities, experiences, in their role within professional contexts.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
2. Detailed Description of Course
Successful completion of ESHE 364 requires cooperation between the student, site supervisor,
faculty supervisor, and the ESHE fieldwork coordinator. Students can take this course
in order to gain short, practical experiences in the field where they may: interview
and network with professionals in the field; develop skills pertinent to employment
expectations; develop an understanding of the relationship of coursework to the world
of work; gain on-site experience in operations and procedures applicable to the selected
field of employment.
3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
While the primary methods for relaying information will be lecture and discussion,
practical and simulated experiences will be employed when appropriate. Role playing,
use of video tape, discussion, questioning, and writing provide for the bulk of information.
4. Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
5. Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include, but are not limited to: submission of weekly logs,
evaluation by site supervisor, agency evaluations, performance appraisals by faculty
supervisor, and final paper/portfolio assessment.
6. Other Course Information
Students are required to complete 40 hours per credit hour.
Review and Approval
April 23, 2014
March 01, 2021
February 4, 2026