University of Prince Edward Island

You have the opportunity to apply and integrate your knowledge and abilities through community-based learning experiences in the third and fourth years of the Family Science and Child and Family Studies programmes. As of your third year, as part of Family Science 381: Professional Practice with Children and Families, you will be able to participate in a 32-hour field placement with a community agency during the fall semester. 

Following this initial community-based learning experience, you and a small group of classmates will plan, develop, and administer a family education programme in collaboration with community organisations in Family Science 382: Program Planning and Evaluation. From September to April of your fourth year, you will participate in an intense field placement for 80 hours per semester (about 1 day per week). This capstone community placement will provide you with several opportunities to integrate theory and practice in a safe and supportive environment. For more, visit https://www.upei.ca/programs/engineering/industry-partnership/work-placements