PubH 7996 Forms:     (All PDFs)  • Syllabus  • Student Worksheet  • Field Contract  • Student Field     Evaluation  • Preceptor     Evaluation NOTE: As of fall 2006,     the Field Contract     and Preceptor     evaluation are     web-based. Initiate your contract:    www.ahc.umn.edu/    sphfieldexp/
			Questions?
			Contact  Bea  Krinke: 612 624-8243 or krinke@epi.umn.edu
			About the forms
			Copy these PDF forms to your computer. You can fill in the form, print and submit the hard copy, but you will NOT be able to save your entered text unless you have a full version of Acrobat not just Acrobat Reader. Download a FREE version of Acrobat Reader

Current Opportunities
Select agencies and opportunities to help you integrate classroom learning into real-world practice. 

Past Field Experience
Check out past experiences and opportunities.

Tips & FAQs for a Better Field Experience

Frequently Asked Questions Field Experience Procedures (PDF) (An overview of Nutrition Field) Action Verbs for Writing and Developing PROCESS Objectives (Doc) Action Verbs for Writing and Developing OUTCOME Objectives (Doc) Bloom's Taxonomy for Nutrition Related Skills: Examples (Doc) Conference Evaluation Example (Doc) Formats for Learning Activities (Doc) RUMBA: Acronym for Writing Objectives (Doc) SMART: Acronym for Writing Objectives (Doc) Acronym for Goal Development (Doc) Verbs for Differentiating Objectives (Doc)

Testing the Waters

Field experiences are opportunities for students to explore elements of a career in public health nutrition. The best experiences are mutually beneficial; both student and preceptor gain something of use. Past students have described four main roles that field experiences serve:

1. Window – a student has the opportunity to see or observe some particular area of interest, such as a field of practice, a technique, or a set of interactions.
   
   
2. Door – the preceptor or agency helps the student gain access into the community, an agency, or a position.
   
   
3. Buttress – the preceptor acts as support to allow the student to test and develop a skill. The preceptor may act as coach or guide, but the student is performing tasks and activities.
   
   
4. Mirror – in this role, the agency staff or the preceptor reflect their perception of the students skills and abilities to function in a public health setting.

Most experiences combine various elements of these roles, and you will think of other expectations for your own field experience. Use the tools, tips, and FAQs to plan for a good match!