Brainstorming - Identifying Possible Field Sites
Use the resources below to brainstorm some possible sites to contact for your field experience.
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Site Research and Contact Record (Excel)Use this document to track your outreach to potential field experience sites and supervisors/preceptors.
Information to Provide to Prospective Field Sites
It will be important to communicate your program's requirements with your prospective field sites to ensure that they can meet your needs. You should review the Field Experience Manual to ensure that you are prepared to effectively communicate the requirements. Below are some resources that might be helpful to provide as well.
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Letter from Field Experience DirectorA letter from your Field Experience Director outlining the field experience requirements of your program. Provide this letter to prospective field sites.
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Counseling Site Supervisors WebsiteThis website provides useful information and resources for supervising Walden Counseling Field Experience Students.
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Site Supervisor IncentivesRefer prospective site supervisors here for information about the benefits of serving as a site supervisor for a Walden University student!
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Field Experience Application WorksheetThe Field Experience Application Worksheet you will complete with your prospective site supervisor as part of the application process provides an overview of the field experience requirements for your program.
Strategies for Communicating with Potential Field Sites
Ask for help if you need it!
Finalize a Field Site and Site Supervisor
Once you have confirmation an individual will serve as your site supervisor, you can begin to collect the documents required to submit your field experience application. If you start the process early, make sure you remain in contact with the person to ensure or see if they are still willing and able to be your site supervisor.