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Field Experience — BPS101
Real workplace. Real experience. Real skills — starting this semester.
Course Overview
Everything you need to know about Field Experience — the vision, the structure, and what you'll actually be doing this semester.
Step 1 — Explore
7 career clusters. Click any one to see subsector careers, real internship opportunities, and how to apply.
Step 2 — Prepare
Before you step into your placement, you'll complete an intensive 2–3 week foundational course. Everything you need to show up ready, professional, and confident on day one.
Student Ownership
You drive your placement. Learn how to set goals, own your schedule, and advocate for yourself in a professional setting.
Structured Accountability
Weekly check-ins, reflection logs, and coaching conversations — a system that keeps you growing throughout the semester.
Safe Exploration
This is your chance to try real work before committing to a career path. It's okay to discover what you don't want — that's part of it.
Step 3 — Grow
10 skills every professional needs. Work through each module — real-world scenarios, practice activities, and written reflections grounded in what employers actually look for.
Teamwork & Conflict Resolution
Collaborate, navigate disagreement, and build trust with coworkers.
Communication
Speak clearly, listen actively, and write with professionalism.
Problem Solving
Identify root causes, think creatively, and act on solutions.
Decision Making
Weigh options, consider consequences, and own your choices.
Critical Thinking
Question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and reason through complexity.
Adaptability & Flexibility
Adjust when plans change and stay effective under new conditions.
Initiative & Self-Drive
Identify what needs to be done and do it without being told.
Reliability & Accountability
Show up, follow through, and own the outcome regardless of what happened.
Cultural Competence
Work effectively across differences in background, perspective, and identity.
Planning & Organizing
Manage time, set priorities, and keep work on track toward a goal.