APSY2152 · Education

Applied Psychology Practicum: Pathways to Purposeful Work and Life

Lynch School of Education & Human Development

Preference will be given to APSY majors who are Juniors and Seniors and have completed at least 12 APSY credit hours prior to the semester of Applied Psychology Practicum (APSY2152) enrollment. Sophomores and students who are minoring in Applied Psychology interested in taking the class may join with permission form the LSOEHD Undergraduate Associate Deans Office, if space is available. Lynch Undergraduate Associate Dean's office approval required Provides an introduction to the applications of psychological theory within various human and community service contexts. Readings and discussion contribute to critical analyses of how social issues and social problems are situated differently due to gender, race, social class and diversities of language, ability, sexuality, etc. Students volunteer for 8-12 hours per week at a site selected with the assistance of the Field Placement office , meet in a weekly seminar, keep a journal of their field experience, and complete reading and written assignments that integrate theory and practice.Early registration is strongly encouraged to ensure support finding a practicum placement. Students who do not secure a placement by the university add/drop date cannot continue in the course. Students should begin the process of determining a practicum placement by completing the Practicum Placement form HERE (scroll down to the Getting Started section).