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Field and Research Experience Opportunities


The fall 2007 requirements for a Minor in Educational Studies include 40 hours of paid or volunteer field experience or research experience in an educational setting designed for PreK-12 students, college-level students, or adult learners. The 40 hours may be satisfied with more than one type of fieldwork or research experience, but any one experience must be at least 10 hours. (Note: students admitted to UCI prior to fall 2007 need only complete 20 hours of fieldwork.)

 

A signed fieldwork verification form must be submitted to the Department of Education Student Affairs Office to receive credit for all fieldwork and research hours, except for those approved practicum courses marked with an asterisk (*) below.

Please consult the following sources for field experience and research opportunities. Other fieldwork and research experiences not listed below can be substituted with prior approval via submission of a signed fieldwork verification form.

 

 

Department of Education Courses Incorporating Field Experience or Research Experience

 

 

The UCI Department of Education offers undergraduate courses that include different types of fieldwork or research in preK-12 settings. See the Education Minor requirements for additional information about how the following courses satisfy other minor requirements.


  • ED 100*: Educational Strategies for Tutoring and Teacher Aiding (4 units); may be taken for education minor credit two times; 40 hours of field experience for each 4 units.
  • ED 103: Advanced Tutoring (4 units); number of field experience hours varies.
  • ED 104D*: Preparation for Teaching Fine Arts in K-12 Schools (4 units); 20 hours of field experience.
  • ED 104E*: Multimedia and the Arts in the Multicultural Classroom (4 units); 20 hours of field experience.
  • ED 124: Multicultural Education in K-12 Schools (4 units); number of field experience hours varies.
  • ED 137: Art in the Elementary School (4 units); number of field experience hours varies.
  • ED 141A-B-C*: Jumpstart: Early Language, Literacy, and Social Development (4-4-4 units); 40 hours of field experience for each 4-unit course.
  • ED 160/160L*: Practicum in After-School Learning and Inquiry (6 units); may be taken for education minor credit twice; 20 hours of field experience in the 2-unit lab.
  • ED 178: Poetry in the K-12 Classroom (2-4 units); up to 8 units may be taken for education minor credit; number of field experience hours varies.
  • Education 198: Directed Upper-Division Research (2-8 units); up to 8 units may be taken for education minor credit; number of research hours varies.

 

Courses Offered by Other UCI Departments

 

 


  • Hum 195*: Humanities Out There Practicum (2 units); up to 4 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 20 hours of field experience for each 2 units.
  • Math 192: Tutoring in Mathematics (2 units); up to 4 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; number of field experience hours varies.
  • Physical Sciences 5/Biological Sciences 14*: California Teach 1-Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching (2 units); up to 2 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 20 hours of field experience.
  • Physical Sciences 105/Biological Sciences 101*: California Teach 2-Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching (2 units); up to 2 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 25 hours of field experience.
  • Physical Sciences 106/Biological Sciences 102*: California Teach 3-High School Science and Math Teaching (2 units); up to 2 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 25 hours of field experience.
  • Psych 121A*: Creative Learning in Children (6 units); up to 6 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 40+ hours of field experience.
  • Psych 141A*: Education and Children (4 units); up to 4 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 40 hours of field experience for each 4 units.
  • Psychology 144 A-B-C: HABLA-Language Intervention for Disadvantaged Children (4-4-4); up to 4 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; number of field experience hours varies.
  • Psych 145P-Q-R*: Attention and Learning Deficits in Children (4-4-4); up to 4 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 40 hours of field experience for each 4-unit course.
  • Social Science 196*: Global Connect Practicum (2-4 units); up to 4 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 20 hours of field experience for each 2 units.
  • University Studies 192*: The University Experience: A Group Project for Discussion Leaders; up to 4 units may be taken for education minor elective credit; 10 hours of field experience.

UCI-Sponsored Programs for Educational Field Experience or Research Experience

 

UCI Center for Educational Partnerships Programs (949-824-7482):


  • Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) - Students of all majors are needed to provide college preparatory services to middle and high school students. 
  • Upward Bound (UB) Program - Students of all majors are needed to provide college preparatory services to high school students.
  • Starbridge Program - Starbridge tutors work with children at partner school sites. Undergraduates may earn course credit through their participation in Social Science 195A.
  • K-12 Math and Science Education – The Center for Educational Partnerships collaborates with faculty from the science, math, engineering, and computer science departments and with the UCI Library to develop math and science education programs for regional K-12 schools. UCI undergraduates are recruited as program assistants.

UCI School of the Arts Programs:

  • ArtsBridge -  UCI students become artists-in-residence, bringing arts education (drama, music, dance, visual arts, and storytelling) to schools and other community venues. Contact: Rebecca Slavin, ArtsBridge Director, at rebecca@slavin.org.

UCI School of Social Ecology Programs:

UCI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

  • Research opportunities are posted with faculty from the Department of Education and other departments.

UCI Volunteer Center Opportunities

  • The UCI Volunteer Center connects students to a myriad of community organizations that serve children, including the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, shelters, and literacy programs.

UCI Student Organizations

  • Some UCI student clubs are involved in community service linked to preK-12 schools and students.

 

Community Programs Offering Educational Field Experience

 

  • AVID: Advancement via Individual Determination - AVID is a national college preparatory program for students in the middle and high school grades who are often economically disadvantaged and underachieving.  UCI undergraduates are eligible for training and paid positions as AVID tutors in programs that reside in Orange County school districts. For more information about working as an AVID tutor in a school district near you, contact the AVID California Headquarters at 858-623-2843. 
  • KidWorks, Santa Ana - KidWorks community learning centers offer programs and educational resources for inner city children and youth of Santa Ana. This organization seeks UCI student volunteers. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 714-834-9400, ext. 107.
  • McFadden Learning and Technology Center, Santa Ana - The center has opportunities for volunteer tutors who assist elementary and middle school students with homework in this out-of-school program. Contact the Recreation Leader at 714-647-6591.
  • Think Together, Santa Ana - Paid and volunteer opportunities are available for tutors, mentors, enrichment activities coordinators, and academic assistants for this out-of-school program that serves young people in Santa Ana.  Contact the Volunteer Development Department at 714-543-3852.

This webpage was last updated on 8/29/07.

 



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