PSYC 4498: Capstone Internship in Psychology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: PSYC 4100 and (PSYC 4410 or PSYC 4415 or PSYC 4345 or PSYC 4455) and Senior Standing
Description:
This course is a structured off-campus experience in a supervised setting that is chosen in relation to the student’s major and interests. Practical experience is combined with a research approach that investigates issues relevant to the internship. Students meet with the internship coordinator to develop an appropriate plan that leads to writing and presenting a research-oriented paper that integrates prior academic experiences in psychology, a requirement of the capstone experience.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Develop connections between theory and practice by applying their PSYC coursework effectively to their internship experience.
Contribute to the organization (for example, internship activity, event, presentation, or project).
Practice applying academic knowledge regarding psychology into a real-world context.
Understand the needs of an organization and reflect on how to respond to such needs.
Describe and evaluate their internship experiences through a formal written analysis and through a formal oral presentation.