Practicum in Psychology

Catalog description

Students considered for the course must have access to reliable transportation, be psychology majors or minors, and have completed at least 64 semester hours (with at least 15 hours completed in residence at Belmont). In addition, prospective students must fill out a course application at least one semester prior to the early registration period and be approved by department faculty prior to enrolling in the course. This course is designed to give the student practical experience in work settings related to psychology. Students select a placement site of interest to them with the support of the Practicum Coordinator. Their work is supervised by a field supervisor at the placement site. A minimum of 100 literal clock hours at the placement site is required. Any training necessary to begin placement is included in these hours. Grading is on a Pass/Fail basis. Only three (3) hours of practicum may be applicable to the major or minor.