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Brainstorming - Identifying Possible Field Sites

Use the resources below to brainstorm some possible sites to contact for your field experience.


Note: Students cannot be approved for field experiences in the state of New York unless they were enrolled and participated in at least one course in the program prior to March 29, 2018. Students cannot be approved for field experiences in the state of Connecticut unless they were enrolled in the program prior to April 11, 2024.

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.

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.