Career Development and Field Education FAQs

Q. Where is the Career Development and Field Education Office
     located?

A. The Career Development and Field Education Office is located in the
     Student Center. For easier access, use the lower parking lot.

Q. How do I contact the Career Development and Field Education
     Office?

A. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact
     Professor Evan Heerema, director of career development and field
     education, at eheerema@kuyper.edu or at (616) 988-3643. Or
     Beth Bras, administrative assistant, at bbras@kuyper.edu or at
     (616) 988-3647.

Q. Why are Career Development and Field Education linked
      together?

A. Field Education affords students the opportunity to tie the theories
     learned in the classroom to practical experiential learning in field
     settings. Therefore, field education goes hand in hand with career
     development by helping students confirm their career plans and seek
     appropriate ministry and professional vocational opportunities.

Q. Are the resources of the Career Development and Field Education
     Office available to non-students?

A. Yes. Although most testing instruments are available to students at no
     charge -- everyone is welcome to contact the Career Development and
     Field Education Office and avail themselves to any information and
     resources -- certain testing instruments do have a fee attached
     to them.