PSY 4940: Internship in Psychology (2023-2024)

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This course provides psychological field experience in the community. Students must seek arrangements with internship sites before the quarter of participation. To be enrolled in PSY 4940, students must also submit a completed PSY internship learning contract by the first day of the quarter. PSY internship contracts are available on SPU's Handshake platform. Once contracts are submitted and approved, the Office of the Registrar enrolls students in the course. Internships must be supervised on-site by individuals with graduate training in psychology-related fields (or comparable expertise, as permitted by the Director of PSY Internships). Twenty-five hours of field work must be completed for each quarter credit, with a minimum of 50 total on-site hours required. Participation in a biweekly seminar with the Director of PSY Internships is also required. Credit is variable up to a maximum of five per term. This course may be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. More information about securing internships may be obtained by contacting Dr. Webb, Director of PSY Internships, or by viewing the PSY department webpages on SPU's website. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits.