Such experience allows students to see applications of the knowledge they have gained in their psychology course work, and acquaints them with the activities of working psychologists. Discuss your internship choice with your advisor during the semester prior to its performance. He or she must approve your choice, taking into consideration your career plans and the particular needs of the internship settings. The Undergraduate Program keeps information about potential sites in a database on the web . Call the contact person at the internship site and get his or her approval.
Most sites have limits on how many interns they can accept each semester.
Ask the site supervisor to complete the Internship Arrangements Form . Register for the course, PSY4411. The internship must include activities of a paraprofessional nature that are within the student's ability to accomplish with reasonable proficiency. Routine clerical duties will not be considered appropriate. Direct supervision must be provided by an individual who holds a post-graduate degree in psychology or a related area.