A. Some of our placement sites do require health screening. These are primarily, but not exclusively, health care settings where students are in contact with patients. The most common type of required screening is for T.B., but some placements also require a general physical examination. As most placement sites expect students to have health screens at their own expense, we suggest that you take advantage of any current health coverage you may have to do this before the Fall. We are fully aware of the economic realities of attending U.C. and of living in the Bay Area.
Most students find it necessary to work at least some of the time during their graduate education.
On the other hand, with two to three days of field work on top of classes, reading and papers, this is an extremely demanding major. Based on what students tell us about their experiences we recommend that you work as little as possible especially during the first semester. If you do work, you will need to schedule your hours to avoid any conflicts with classes or field placement. Although placement does not begin until October, there will be other required field seminar activities on those days from the beginning of the semester.