Psychology

Internships Descriptions

PSY 325aIndependent Studies ITheoretical or experimental work conducted under the direct supervision of two faculty members. The project and grading scheme need to be approved beforehand by the Psychology Department. Prerequisite: PSY101and PSY102.
PSY 326bIndependent Studies IITheoretical or experimental work conducted under the direct supervision of two faculty members. The project and grading scheme need to be approved beforehand by the Psychology Department. Prerequisite: PSY101and PSY102.
PSY 442bPracticumAimed at introducing students to psychology’s applied field while sensitizing them to its stakes, this course is completely practical and offers experiential learning opportunities. Students spend 6hrs/week under close supervision in one of a number of applied settings. Field placements are possible in hospital and school settings, various community organizations, senior citizens’ homes, life skills development centres, women’s centre, etc., and are assigned in accordance with students’ competencies and interests.
Prerequisite: PSY441.
PSY 499fHonours ThesisUnder the guidance of two faculty advisors, the student will formulate a proposal for original research involving the collection of data, undertake the research, and report it both as a public talk and in the form of a thesis conforming to the publication style of the American Psychological Association. Prerequisite: Only open to Honours students; Co-requisite: PSY498, PMA 460b is an additional prerequisite for projects involving multivariate research.