Field Placement

Catalog description

Field placements and professional internships are a critical component of undergraduate psychology education. Experiences gained in this course provide students with real-world exposure to the challenges faced by professionals in their career field. Additionally, students have the opportunity to learn and apply professional skills that are valued by employers. Psychology is a broad field. Therefore, this course allows students to pick a placement that is (1) aligned with their career goals and (2) involves the direct application of psychology. Weekly journal entries focus on issues relevant to experiential learning. This course is intended for students in their senior year at Husson. Prerequisite(s): College Level=Senior and (Major=BS Psychology - MHRT/C Certification or Major=BS Psychology or Major=Psychology).