PSYC 2780 - Internship in Psychology

Credits: 2-3
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 0
Internship hours per week 60 per semester for a 2 credit internship and 100 per semester for a 3-credit internship. Hours per week varies based on the length of the semester (10-week summer or 16-week fall/spring)
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
N/A

Prerequisite(s): Completion of one 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 N/A
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

Practicum hours per week: 0

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