THE ONLINE MANUAL FOR

THE PSYC MAJOR FIELDWORK PROGRAM

(Last Updated 08/25/2006)

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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      I. PREPARING FOR FIELDWORK: 10 STEPS FOR SETTING UP A FIELDWORK PLACEMENT

            Complete these steps the SEMESTER BEFORE You Go Out Into the Field.

 

NOTE: PSYC STUDENTS MUST ATTEND A MANDATORY ORIENTATION SESSION:

·        During the first several weeks of fall and spring semesters, PSYC Fieldwork Orientation sessions are offered.

·        Students must attend ONE session the SEMESTER BEFORE going into the field.

·        Instructors will announce the date/time/place of the meetings.

·        Posters located in the Dyson stairway bulletin boards will announce this information.

 

            Step 1: Review the Course Description and Prerequisites

 

            Step 2: Figure Out Who’s Who in the Fieldwork Process and See Their Contact Information

 

            Step 3: Know the Deadlines for Setting Up a Placement for Next Semester!!

 

            Step 4: Decide How Much Fieldwork to Do

 

            Step 5: Select a Fieldwork Placement - See the List of Pre-Approved Fieldwork Sites

 

            Step 6: Apply to Pre-Approved Fieldwork Placements… OR

           

Step 7: Propose a New Fieldwork Site Within a ONE-HOUR DRIVE of Marist College

 

            Step 8: Register for Fieldwork

 

Step 9: Complete and Submit the Fieldwork Contract AND Code of Ethics Forms by the Deadline

 

            Step 10: Await Confirmation and Communications

 

A Final TIP, Print this out: The Preparation Checklist Form

II. FIELDWORK SYLLABUS: REQUIREMENTS FOR A GRADE OF “P” (PASS)

 

III. INFORMATION FOR MARIST ABROAD STUDENTS

 

IV. INFORMATION FOR FIELDWORK SITES AND SITE SUPERVISORS

 

1. Who’s Who In the Psychology Fieldwork Program

 

      2. What is Expected of Marist College


      3. What is Expected of Fieldwork Sites and Supervisors


      4. Policies and Procedures: Tuition Waivers

 

      5. Procedure to Request a Certificate of Insurance/Liability Form

 

V. FORMS TO PRINT OUT

·        Code of Ethics and Professional Behavior Form

·        Fieldwork Contract Form

·        Fieldwork Deadlines and Preparation Checklist

·        Timesheet Form

·        Evaluation of Fieldworker Form

·        Evaluation of Site Form

·        Evaluation of Supervisor Form

·        Fieldwork Site Directory Information Form