Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020

PSYC 4441 Internship in Human Services

The internship is a supervised, unpaid, service-learning experience for 40 hours of required time for each hour of credit. Students may register for up to 3 credits. The setting must allow the student to acquire knowledge and practice skills in the application of psychology. The student maintains a daily journal and discusses the experiences of working in an applied setting.

Credits

1-3

Prerequisite

Consent of instructor.

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: as needed - Demorest Campus: as needed; summer as needed online

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Put into practice skills learned during academic training.
  2. Receive supervision by a trained professional.
  3. Become aware of the goals and practices of the agency.
  4. Become sensitized to areas where further training and education are needed.