The comprehensive examination is one of three methods by which a student majoring in psychology may complete the requirements for a psychology major. 1-12 Credits Students participate in supervised field work. Placements include group homes, residential treatment centers, day treatment centers, nursing homes, hospitals, psychological clinics, personnel offices, chemical dependency centers. The course is taken subsequent to or concurrent with the internship. Papers include theoretical and empirical studies contained in the bibliography developed in PY488 and relevant to the internship experience.
Students make presentations to faculty and peers based on their paper and internship.
Prerequisite - PY488, PY 496. These courses are designed to provide an opportunity to survey and discuss current trends and meet special needs of students. Often the course includes both a theoretical and experiential emphasis. Topics will vary from year to year depending on student and faculty interest. Prerequisites will vary, consult instructor.