HDP 191 FAQs
What is HDP 191?
This course combines lectures on research methodology with an a actual field research position at a site somewhere in San Diego county. It includes three hours/week in class, and four hours/week at a pre-approved study site. This course is different from HDP 181 in that you are not in a laboratory setting (i.e. a controlled environment). The research phenomenon you are observing is studied in a naturally occurring environment.
When should I take HDP 191?
By the time you are ENROLLING in HDP 191, you should have completed HDP 181 and a significant number of upper division core and/or development courses, with at least one course in each area of focus: Biological, Ontogenetic, Socio-cultural. You do not need to wait until your last quarter to take HDP 191.
Do I really have to apply a year in advance to take HDP 191?
Not exactly one whole year--Your application has to be submitted in the spring quarter prior to your HDP 191 enrollment. If you are requesting a placement for the following fall, that is only 5 months away. If you are requesting spring…then yes, it is a year in advance.
There are 150 positions available for HDP 191 each year: 50 in fall, 50 in winter, and 50 in spring. In order to make sure theses are evenly distributed and that everyone who needs a placement gets one, we take enrollment requests during the month of May and fill all 150 positions for the following academic year. We always take into consideration your desired quarter, site location, academic plans, career & research interests, and special requirements when making your placement.
There are 150 positions available for HDP 191 each year: 50 in fall, 50 in winter, and 50 in spring. In order to make sure theses are evenly distributed and that everyone who needs a placement gets one, we take enrollment requests during the month of May and fill all 150 positions for the following academic year. We always take into consideration your desired quarter, site location, academic plans, career & research interests, and special requirements when making your placement.
Do I have to be in the major yet to apply for HDP 191
NO. You are welcome to submit your application regardless of your status—so please do. Course Prerequisites and restrictions need to be cleared before your first day of class, which could be almost a year away, depending on which quarter you are placed. So, if you think you may take the course any time next year, APPLY! You can always withdraw your application (and make someone on our waitlist very happy) if your plans change.
What if I miss the application period for HDP 191?
You will be placed on our internal waitlist for an opening during the academic year.
However, if you can do summer session, we also offer the course in summer during a normal 10-week session. And –for summer positions only--we accept applications on a rolling basis, beginning April, until the course fills.
However, if you can do summer session, we also offer the course in summer during a normal 10-week session. And –for summer positions only--we accept applications on a rolling basis, beginning April, until the course fills.
I have been approved to take HDP 191 this quarter, but Tritonlink won’t let me enroll. What is wrong?
You must be pre-authorized to enroll in one of the two sections. Pre-authorization does not occur until all 191 students have HAD their enrollment appointment and determined their schedules for the following quarter. Because your enrollment in 191 has been approved in advance, you are guaranteed a seat…but not your section of choice. Students with genuine course schedule conflicts that prevent them from enrolling in EITHER 191 section will receive priority for section enrollment. Once all legitimate schedule conflicts are resolved, then remaining students will be allowed to enroll.
Is HDP 191 really as much work as they say it is?
Yes... but you learn a LOT.