ESHE 363: Seminar in Professional Fieldwork
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Credit Hours: (1)
Examines issues in ESHE fieldwork. Provides information for resume writing, interviewing, job search skills and contracts.
Note(s): This course is required for admittance to ESHE 463. Pass/Fail.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
It is intended that ESHE 363 will serve the student and program in four ways:
1) To introduce the student to current issues affecting the student's entry into the
fields of ESHE.
2) To teach techniques which will assist prospective graduates in locating, interviewing
for and receiving professional positions.
3) To assist the student in recognizing specific job interest and defining career
goals.
4) To assist the student in selecting an intern position in ESHE and to partially
screen prospective interns through a recommendation for admittance to the fieldwork
program.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Teaching methods may include one or more of the following:
- lecture
- guest speakers
- class discussion
- assignments
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Identify current issues affecting the development of an employment potential in
ESHE.
2) Illustrate personal career goals and employment requirements.
3) Conduct a successful fieldwork job search.
4) Write job search letters including cover and follow up letters.
5) Develop a professional fieldwork resume.
6) Identify and obtain a fieldwork position.
7) Discuss the concept of being a professional in the fields of ESHE.
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include one or more of the following:
-written exam
-assignments
-presentations
-portfolio assessment
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
Revised 2013
September 2001 Reviewed Gib Darden
May, 2011