Students wishing to arrange volunteer work should attend an orientation program provided by local hospitals. For Unit One students only, or by permission of Unit One Director. Students perform and lead discussions with students on appreciating opera. Students come to a better understanding of scientific principles and gain a greater awareness of issues of science and science education in society, while providing something of real value to the children and teachers with whom they work. These courses enable students to apply principles of psychology within various community contexts.
Students typically participate for two semesters.
Specific information about placements may be obtained from the Department of Psychology undergraduate advising office. Admission to these courses is by consent of instructor only. Past students have worked with campus volunteer recruiters, an organization for migrant workers, the Boys and Girls Club, minority tutoring programs. In the past, students have volunteered at the McKinley Men's Shelter. Most students taking this course have had no direct contact with persons with mental retardation.