College of Health Sciences and Human Services

Field Education

Field Education Calendar* Academic Year 2022-2023

FALL 2022

Aug. 17 (W)

5 pm-8 pm

MANDATORY Field Orientation for Generalist Practice students at the Heron Hall building 18 Room 118 on campus

Aug. 19 (F)

9 am-12 pm

Field Instructor Orientation for ALL Agency Field Instructors. Task Supervisors are strongly encouraged to attend.

Aug. 22 (M)

BEGIN Fall Semester/BEGIN Field Placements

Sept. 2 (F)

DUE: MSW Student Field Placement Orientation Checklist 

Sept. 5 (M)

CSUMB CAMPUS CLOSED - Labor Day

Sept. 9 (F)

DUE: Students Field Education Learning Plan Agreement 

Sept. 22 (TH)

4 pm-6 pm

Field Instructor/Task Supervisor Check-In.  Zoom Link will be provided.

Sept 30 (F)

4 pm-6 pm

Field Advisory Committee Meeting. Zoom link will be provided.

Nov. 11 (TH)

CSUMB CAMPUS CLOSED -  Veteran’s Day 

Nov. 21-23 (M-W)

CSUMB Fall Break - no classes

Nov. 24-25 (TH-F)

CSUMB CAMPUS CLOSED - Thanksgiving

Dec. 2 (F)

DUE: Three-year students' field applications & revised resumes 

Dec. 9 (F)

DUE: Fall Semester Field Education Learning Plan Evaluation including hours/supervision logs 

Dec. 9 (F)

Last day of instruction/Last Day of Field Placement with 240 field hours completed.

Dec. 12-16 (M-F)

Assessment/Final Exam Period

Dec. 26-Jan. 20

Winter Break - Students are not expected to be in field. Although exceptions can be made. See below.***

SPRING 2023

Jan. 18 (W)

5 pm-8 pm

MANDATORY Field Fair Orientation for three-year students, Generalist AY 22-23, in person*

Jan. 23 (M)

BEGIN Semester/COMMENCE Field Placements 

Feb. 8 (F)

4 pm - 6 pm

MANDATORY Field Education & Job Fair. Zoom link will be provided.

Feb. 10 (F)

DUE ADDENDUMS Field Education Learning Plan Agreement. Update days working in field.

Feb. 13-26*

INTERVIEW PERIOD - Student Field Education Agency Placement for academic year 2023-2024.

March 27-31 (M-F)

CSUMB Spring Break - no classes

March 31 (M)

CSUMB CAMPUS CLOSED - Cesar Chavez Day

April 5 (W)

4 pm-6 pm

Field Advisory Committee Meeting. Zoom Link will be provided

April 16 & 17 (S-M)

Legislative Lobby Days

May 10 (W)

5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Field Appreciation Event - students, field instructors, & task supervisors are invited. Location TBD

May 11 (Th)

All academic year 2023-2024 field placements approved & confirmed.

May 12 (F)

DUE: Final Field Education Learning Plan Evaluation including hours and supervision log.

May 12 (F)

Last Day of instruction/Last Day of Field Placement, 240 hours completed for a total of 480 hours.

May 15-19 (M-F)

Assessment/Final Exam Period

May 20 (Sat.) & 22 (M)

University Commencement

*Subject to change, please reference the calendar often.       

  *** With the exception of students who are required to be in field as per agency and student agreement, arrangements should be made prior to the start of the academic year.