PSY 470 - Practicum in Psychology (3, 6)

Students will complete an on-site work experience at a community agency specializing in mental healthcare services. A minimum of 120 hours must be spent on-site during the semester. Students will also attend weekly one-hour class meetings to discuss topics related to working in mental healthcare systems with an emphasis on ethics, professionalism, working in a multidisciplinary team, and basic counseling skills. Prerequisite(s); if any: PSY 101, permission of instructor and departmental approval required. Limited to junior and seniors with an overall GPA of at least 3.0.