Updated 12/16/2011
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS
Geographic Preference: Many of our placements are in communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Below are listed
the geographic areas in which we plan for field internships. List your preferences for at least five (5) areas. Use “1” for
most preferred, “2” for the next most preferred, etc. Please note that placements are NOT available in every location
every year. We cannot guarantee that you will receive a placement assignment in one of your preferred areas.
Bakersfield (far south valley) Dinuba/Reedley
Fresno metropolitan Central Coast (San Luis Obispo, Atascadero)
Madera Merced
Southwest Valley (Hanford, Coalinga) Southeast Valley (Porterville/Exeter)
Visalia/Tulare
Age Group Interest: Please indicate your interest in working with the following groups. Use “1” for highest interest, “2”
for the next highest interest, etc. through “4”
Children Adolescents Adults (young to middle adult) Other adults
Areas of Practice Interests: Indicate at least four (4) of your field placement interests in rank order. Use “1” for highest
interest, “2” for the next highest interest, etc. Please note that placements related to every interest area are not available
in every geographic location.
Administration Adoptions
Aging/Gerontology Education/mentoring
Employment/Training/Public Welfare Alcohol/Substance Abuse
Abuse/Protection Services Community Organization/Outreach
Corrections/Criminal Justice Developmental and/or other disabilities
Domestic Violence Evaluation/Research
Health/Medical HIV/AIDS Services
Hospice Immigration/refugee services
L/G/B/T /Q Mental Health
Public Policy Schools K-12 (second year only)
Other (identify)