DEPARTMENT of PSYCHOLOGY
Experiential Learning
Learn by doing. In these courses, you gain hands-on experience in clinical practice, teaching and research.
PSYC 439 Field Placement
Designed for third- and fourth-year psychology majors, PSYC 439 Field Placement in Clinical Psychology provides relevant practical experience in an agency or organization, where you participate in and observe the activities of registered psychologists in psychology-related settings.
If you intend to pursue graduate studies, this course gives you the opportunity to develop and apply psychological knowledge and/or research skills in psychology-related settings. As well, participation enhances CVs and resumes and may provide you with valuable contacts and professional references.
PSYC 440 Practice of Teaching in Psychology
If you think you might be interested in teaching psychology at some point in your career, this course lets you know what to expect. Under the guidance of a supervising instructor, you learn the ins and outs of teaching psychology at the university level. Department permission is required to register for this course.
PSYC 498 Advanced Independent Study
Bring on the research. In this senior-level course, you work with an instructor to explore a specific topic through research or directed reading in primary and secondary sources. You take the lead by planning, executing and reporting the results of your independent research or study project. This course can be taken twice for credit.
In the field and on campus
Experiential learning takes place in classrooms and labs, through work-integrated learning opportunities and field study.