Psychology Program


Opportunities

.: Pre Professional Experiences
.: Student Leadership and Scholarship Opportunities
.: Planning Relevant to Graduate School

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Pre Professional Experiences
Supervised Field Placements (“Internships”)
Students may elect to participate in a supervised field placement (or “internship”) for academic credit. Those who are looking toward graduate school or employment in the local area after graduation will find internships particularly valuable, especially if they have not previously participated in a hands-on work-related or volunteer experience related to psychology.

Directed Individual Reading ("Independent Study")
Independent study usually involves outside reading, reflection, and ongoing discussion with a faculty supervisor in a self-chosen area of interest to the student. It often culminates in a written paper or other mutually agreed-upon project. Students must approach a suitable faculty member to make arrangements for independent study, which may be taken for 1 or more credits, depending on the amount of work involved and the student's and faculty supervisor's preferences. Independent studies may be completed during a single term or extend beyond a term. They can be taken during the Fall, Spring, or Summer term, depending on student and faculty availability.

Directed Individual Research (“Independent Research”)
Independent research usually involves library searching, data collection, statistical analysis and/or piloting of a faculty project. It may culminate in a written paper, joint publication, conference presentation, or other mutually agreed-upon product, or may consist mainly of hands-on activities. Students are usually approached by a faculty supervisor about their interest in and availability for participating in the project, which may be taken for 1 or more credits, depending on the amount of work involved and the student’s and faculty supervisor’s preferences. Independent research may be completed during a single term or extend beyond a term. It can be taken during the Fall, Spring, or Summer term, depending on student and faculty availability.