CYFS Practicum
The purpose of a practicum is to gain field experience in professional settings that provide opportunities to integrate your coursework, apply your prior knowledge, and develop and strengthen your skills in your chosen career field. Practicums are vital because they strengthen your professional network, allowing you to receive professional references, mentorship, and/or a job. Practicums show future employers the practical experience you've gained in a field, at the same time your degree in CYFS offers you an integration of theory, research, and practice from multiple disciplines. The CYFS degree offers a distinctive combination of liberal arts and professional education. The practicum component requires students to complete 120 hours of supervised volunteer or paid work and participate in a seminar course led by CYFS faculty, which supports the development of reflective practitioners dedicated to fostering a more just society.
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Prerequisites for Practicum
*Note: CYFS Minors have the option to complete Practicum - contact Dr. Martin with questions.
Practicum Placement
Practicum placement must be arranged before enrolling in CFS 497. As the placement process may require up to two months, advance planning is required. Here are the steps:
- Go to one mandatory practicum orientation (link with dates and zoom)
- Then make an appointment with Dr. Staci B. Martin, Practicum Coordinator mar24@pdx.edu