Introductory Field Work

Field Work (Psyc 290) is a lower-level introductory experience that can be a 1-credit (40 hours), 2-credit (80 hours), or 3-credit (120 hours) course. Students work at selected agencies or in the JMU tutoring program for at-risk children. Each site has site specific academic requirements. Agency sites require an interview and selection process the semester before starting.

Syllabus (general syllabus, site specific requirements listed on site page below)
Application (print, completed, submit to Joann Grayson)

Introductory Field Work Projects:

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• Art for Memory Enhancement
• Batterers Intervention
• Blue Ridge Legal Services
• Child and Family Guidance (Specialized Youth Services)
• First Step Inc., A shelter for battered women
• Gus the Bus
• Healthy Families
• Op Shop
• School Mentoring
• Shenandoah Academy
• Teaching Assistant
• Tutoring At-Risk and Foster Children
• Victim Witness Program
• Virginia Child Protection Newsletter

Joann Grayson
Miller Hall Room 1157
graysojh@jmu.edu
540-568-6482

Interested students should email or sign up for an appointment time on Dr. Grayson's door.