The Fieldwork Experience
Purpose
The purpose of the fieldwork experience is to provide occupational therapy students with the opportunity to integrate academic knowledge with application skills at progressively higher levels of performance and responsibility. The unique contributions of fieldwork experience include the opportunity to test first-hand the theories and facts learned in academic study and to refine skills through client interaction under the supervision of qualified personnel.
Combined Master of Science/Dietetic Internship Program Handbook
Combined Master of Science/Dietetic Internship Program Handbook
Additional information on the Kent State Dietetic Internship Program including estimated intern costs, availability of financial aid/loan deferment/scholarships/stipends, and virtual rotation experience requirements, etc. are located in the Kent State Combined Master of Science/Dietetic Internship Program Handbook.
Fieldwork Resource List
1. American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (https://www.aota.org)
Journals, Articles, and Resources:
Kent State University’s combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program allows students to count nine credits of graduate level courses to their undergraduate degrees, providing a faster path to an advanced degree. The combined bachelor’s/master’s degree in EMAT bridges diverse perspectives and critical thinking regarding technology’s role in society. Emerging Media and Technology student Cassie Milicia ‘24 is currently enrolled in the combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program in EMAT, where she leverages her existing technical skills and propels herself into new areas of opportunity. ...
Models of Supervision
Part of my role as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is to call facilities and try to secure slots for our students to complete Level I and Level II experiences. With the average of 25 students per class and two classes in any given calendar year, our program requires 100 fieldwork placement slots per year!
Kent State University at Trumbull's Digital Media Production Center, in partnership with Kent State Trumbull Theatre, Hounding Productions LLC, and Trumbull Satellite (a student-run digital magazine), held its first Student Short Film Festival for local students of all ages. Over 50 members of the campus and community (students and family members) attended an awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The three award categories were Media Mania (Students Ages 7 to 12), Film Flair (Students Ages 13 to 17), and Cinema Celebration (Students Ages 18 to 110). The length of ...
The new Leadership Certificate Program at Kent State focuses on enhancing students’ intrapersonal, interpersonal, and socially just leadership skills. The program is a culminated experience of what the Pepsi Leadership Center offers. From workshops and annual institutes (Culture of Care Institute and Student Leadership Institute) to leadership classes for credit, the center holistically paired these with Kent State's Leadership Model and created a program that provides students with a comprehensive view of leadership. Jessica Roshak, assistant director of Student Leaders...