Field Experience Seminar Course
The Field Experience Seminar course in conjunction with placement in a field experience site, exposes students to real-world work in the field of student affairs. The course is designed to expose students to a new area of student affairs and help students apply what they are learning in their CSA courses to their work in their field placements. This course provides students with the opportunity to reflect on their experiences, apply theory to practice, discuss opportunities and challenges with their peers and instructor, and gain skills needed for professional growth and development.
Learning Goals- CSA Field Experience Seminar:
By the completion of the Field Experience Seminar course, CSA students will:
• Develop and build upon pre-existing skills essential to work successfully in student affairs, such as effective interpersonal communication; balancing work, academic, and
personal commitments; personal health and wellness; and effective supervisory and collegial relationships.
• Develop and practice professional consultation and reflection with peer colleagues.
• Gain practice in applying theory to their work in student affairs.
• Explore individual professional interests, strengths, styles, and areas of desired improvement.
• Strengthen one’s commitment to student affairs as a profession.
• Begin to explore career options, work environment preferences, and professional goals.
Learning Goals- CSA Field Experience Site:
Throughout their time in their field experience, CSA students will:
• Gain first-hand experience in the day-to-day operations of a higher education or student affairs unit and understand a variety of professional roles and functions in student affairs.
• Contribute to the work of the office or unit.
• Explore career and professional development opportunities.
• Additional learning outcomes may be specified/provided by the field experience site.