Also listed as FS 421. This course introduces the student to an eclectic model for counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis on developing the basic interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a professional helping field. Also listed as FS 430. Approval of instructor and practicum coordinator. The practicum experience provides the opportunity for a student to learn about teaching, research, or service aspect of the field of psychology.
Students participate in a variety of learning activities designed to provide hands-on experience.
Students may serve as practicum assistants in an introductory psychology course, in a faculty member s research lab, in a human service agency, or another approved practicum site. In this course, the student develops the skills necessary to carry out psychological research. A written review of the literature on a selected topic, and a research project are examples of the type of work required. This course introduces the student to current methods and applications of statistical procedures associated with common research designs. This is a basic course in the application of current research methods in the field of human behavioral research.