PSYC 2780 - Internship in Psychology

Credits: 2-3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Internship hours per week For an internship that takes place during Fall or Spring semester, 6-8 hours per week for a 2-credit course or 9-12 hours per week for a 3-credit course may be used as an initial estimate.
Course Description: This internship provides students with the opportunity to explore a particular area of interest within the field of psychology. Students will work in a professional environment while applying a variety of psychological theories, concepts, and/or skills. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from the site. The course may be repeated with faculty consent for up to 6 credits total.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Completion of PSYC 1020 with a grade of “C” or higher AND a second PSYC course with a grade of “C” or higher AND Instructor Consent.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Introduction to the internship experience and expectations
Supervision
Cultural diversity
Ethics
Communication
Personal strengths/areas for improvement
Managing stress
Career planning

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

apply psychological principles to the internship setting.
describe how cultural diversity impacts different aspects of your internship site.
utilize appropriate communication skills in a workplace environment.
describe how you may address ethical situations in a workplace environment.
create a plan for managing stress while working in the field of psychology.
evaluate the fit between this position and environment with your career goals.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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PSYC 2780 - Internship in Psychology