ESHE 463: Fieldwork in ESHE
Prerequisite: Completion of all required ESHE and HLTH courses. Students must have completed ESHE 363 and may not exceed 12 hours in ESHE 463.
Credit Hours: (3, 6, 9, or 12)
Course provides students opportunities to integrate previous course work with practical
field experience.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
This course provides the student avenues for fieldwork experience including opportunities
to: interview and network with professionals in the field; develop skills pertinent
to employment expectations; develop an understanding of the relationship of course
studies to the world of work; gain on-site experience in operations and procedures
applicable to the selected field of employment.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Teaching methods may include one or more of the following:
- lecture
- class presentation
- guest speakers
- fieldwork experience
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon successful completion of the course, students shall be able to:
1. Identify procedures and expectation for the specified ESHE experience.
2. Compute work logs and provide evidence of the successful completion of required
work hours.
3. Demonstrate skills required for the performance of fieldwork tasks specific to
the selected position.
4. Create a portfolio providing evidence that each fieldwork objective has been met.
5. Demonstrate presentation skills relative to a specific profession.
6. Write professional reports.
7. Demonstrate professional attitudes and dispositions.
8. Apply classroom knowledge to fields of practice.
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include one or more of the following:
- task performance evaluations
- agency evaluations
- midterm and final performance evaluations
- performance appraisals by faculty supervisor
- final paper
- portfolio assessment
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
Revised 2013
Revised September, 2009