PSYC 493 - FIELD STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY
Field Study in Psychology is an internship course that gives students a significant advantage in finding a job after graduation. Field Study is also helpful to students who need particular kinds of experiences (e.g., experience working in a mental health agency) to be competitive for certain graduate programs. Psychology-related internships are helpful to students with almost any career plans.
Objectives of PSYC 493: To provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain practical experience by working in an organization or agency performing a psychological service.
Student Qualifications: An undergraduate major in psychology, a GPA of at least 2.5, at least 18 hours of Psychology courses completed, and consent of the Field Study Coordinator.
Credit: Credit earned depends upon hours spent at site (e.g., 3 credit hours = 120 hours at site). Variable credit: 1-6 credit hours. Students may not be paid for their work.
Procedure: If you are interested in Field Study, complete the following form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9tbk9wYTQ2cVNnbkgtS3k1dWJhTGc6MQ
If you have additional questions, contact Dr. Betsy Meinz (emeinz@siue.edu, 650-3284).
PSYC 491 - RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY
Students must obtain prior approval by a faculty member to enroll in PSYC 491 - Research in Psychology. This course allows students to get hands-on research experience (in the laboratory or out in the field) under the supervision of a faculty member.
To enroll in PSYC 491, students must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and have completed at least 18 hours of Psychology courses. Students must secure a faculty member's permission to enroll in PSYC 491. The student and faculty member must reach agreement on what the student will accomplish, how long the project will take and how many credit hours the student will earn. The procedure required for registration is as follows:
1. Obtain a PSYC 491/492 Consent Form from this page or the department secretary, complete it and obtain the instructor's signature.
2. Give one copy of the signed form to the undergraduate psychology advisor (who will register you for the course) and keep a second copy for your records.
To learn more about student organizations such as Psi Chi, Psychology Club, Project Prime and ASCC visit the student organizations page. These organizations are an excellent way to become more involved with your discipline (which helps you become a more successful student), to help the community through volunteer work and to develop social networks that enhance your professional development.
