What is Family Studies field work (HDFS 589.01 and 589.02) and how do I register for it?
HDFS 589.01 and 589.02 is a two quarter field work experience in a community based agency or organization. Students are in the field 12 hours per week combined with a one hour seminar class. Field work must be completed in consecutive Autumn and Winter quarters or consecutive Winter and Spring quarters. Students who are eligible for field work must have completed HDFS 466, have a minimum of a 2.5 CPHR, be in their fourth year (rank 4), and have written permission of the instructor. Applications for field work must be filed in the department office two quarters prior to the intended quarter of enrollment. Applications for Family Studies field work are available in 129 Campbell Hall. Prior to filling out an application, students must look through the Field Work Placement Binder also available in 129 CM which contains descriptions of possible field work placement sites. After reviewing the binder, students choose three possible agencies/organizations in which they would be interested in b
