PSY 290Psychology Internship

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The internship experience allows students to actively participate in a human service agency, community organization, educational environment, or other situation relevant to their professional goals and growth. It also enables students to implement knowledge gained in previous course work and to refine skills for effectively working with individuals and groups in efforts to address actual needs in the community. They will experience the policies, structures, and functions of a social service organization. Students are responsible for making arrangements to establish their internship position with help from the faculty supervisor, spend a minimum of 135 hours working in the field, and complete written assignments related to the experience. Students will receive a letter grade (A–F) for this class. Prerequisites: HUS 101 and PSY 101, and a G.P.A. of 3.0 in program courses, with at least 30 credits earned in the program of study, and permission of the Department Chair or designee.