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
three (3) 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
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) Older adults
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.
Adult Services Child Welfare
Aging/Gerontology
Youth Service
Education/Mentoring
Employment/Training/Public Welfare
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Community Organization/Outreach
Corrections/Criminal Justice
Developmental and/or other disabilities
Domestic Violence Mental Health
Health/Medical
Public Schools K-12
Immigration/Refugee Services
Public Policy
University Services
Other (identify):
Updated Fall 2016
AREAS OF PRACTICE INTERESTS