This page contains general information about Psychology Department
internships.
For a list of avialable internships, click here.
For additional announcements
about specific internships that may become available from time to
time, click
here.
Internship application forms are available on the College
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Welcome… to the Psychology Departments Internship Information
Page. What is an Internship? How do you get more information? What
does completing an Internship do for you?
These are typical questions
asked by students. The information on this page should answer most
of your questions. Should you still feel confused or have unanswered
questions, feel free to contact Sheila
A. Serbay for additional information.
General Requirements for Internships
The internship experience provides
psychology majors with a supervised learning experience in an applied
setting. An Internship not only provides the student with the opportunity
to work within actual work settings, but helps students to evaluate their
own career choices. An Internship is never a waste of a student’s
time. It can cement expectations of a particular field or allow
a student to totally dismiss a career track. In either case, an
Internship is an impressive addition to a resume. With competition for
employment always growing, the completion of an Internship may become
the one area that separates a former intern from the field. A student
should also be cautioned prior to applying for an Internship. The benefits
of participation in an Internship can only be achieved by a student who
is committed to doing extensive work in order to personally excel. An
Internship is not an alternative to attending classes. However, the time
and effort put forth are most definitely worth the benefits upon completion.
The
following are the requirements and expectations for this educational
opportunity.
Prerequisites: JrS or SrS, PSYC majors who have
completed 56 credits (24 in PSYC), have completed 12 creditsat Oneonta, passed the
College Writing Exam, have a minimum 2.0 GPA overall, have a 2.5
GPA in Psychology (major), and have written permission (application form
fully completed).
Fall and Spring Internships may not exceed 15
credits while Summer Internships may not exceed 12 credits. In
all cases, students must apply for the Internship the semester prior
to participation. Application
forms are available online, through
both the Psychology department and the Registrar’s sites.
Specifics for the Psychology
Department Internship
In order to apply for an Internship, a Psychology
student must contact Sheila A. Serbay, Coordinator of Interns. Ms.
Serbay may be reached by e-mail at serbaysa@oneonta.edu or at 607-436-2062. During
the interview and follow-up meetings, the student’s interests will
be discussed, viable options will be determined, and guided assistance
will be offered in order to make the Internship a truly positive experience.
In
addition to the college requirements as stated above, the Psychology
department requires a student to be a Jr. or Sr., have a 2.5 GPA
in the major and have completed 24 credits of the required 56 credits
in Psychology.
Student/Coordinator Interaction
1. Preliminary meeting
with Student to discuss type of internship desired and number of credits.
2. Second
Meeting. Student returns with an updated arrow sheet, and any other paperwork
that may have been requested during the preliminary meeting.
Interview information is provided and intern arranges for interview. An
alternate internship is selected should results of the interview be unfavorable.
3. Internship
selected is confirmed and the application ready to submit.
4. Intern will
be notified of acceptance or rejection by the Registrar.
5. On the first
scheduled day of class, all interns will meet at the Coordinator’s
office. A syllabus with required text and schedule will be distributed.
Students will meet as required as a class to exchange experiences as
they progress.
**** Attendance at these
meetings is required ****
As the semester
progresses
6. Authorized/Signed weekly time sheets will be
submitted to the Coordinator.
7. The Intern will meet individually with the Coordinator
for a progress report.
8. The Coordinator will visit the internship site to meet with the
student and site supervisor.
9. The student will continue until the internship is
completed.
10. A final report will be required from the student before a
final grade is received.
Time commitment
There is a college wide policy for receiving
credits which is very simple. For
every credit desired, a student should expect to work 40 hours. The
time required to complete these commitments is spread over the semester.
Internships available
The
Psychology Department is happy to announce that the list of available
Internships has grown significantly. Please feel free to check
the website for updates. I will be happy to speak to anyone who needs
further assistance or has questions regarding our Internship program.
Sheila A. Serbay, Coordinator of Interns
Room 205D HUEC Building
607-436-2062
serbaysa@oneonta.edu
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