PSYCH 404 Field Practicum (1-4 credits)
PSYCH 405 Field Practicum in a University Setting (1-4 credits)
Students may make arrangements to work in an organization where psychological principles may be observed and utilized. Students must arrange the placement and contact a Psychology faculty member with interests in that area to be an advisor. Students are expected to work 45 hours per credit enrolled. The faculty member and student develop an academic component (e.g. paper, reading list, journal entries, PowerPoint, etc) that will pertain to the student's placement. The faculty member and the student will have regular contact to monitor progress. It is recommended that the student have already completed at least one psychology breadth course. PSYCH 404 may be repeated for a total of 8 credits; PSYCH 405 may be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Students should contact a Psychology Advisor to determine if these courses will satisfy Psychology or BCN major requirements. LS&A Experiential. These courses are mandatory graded Credit/No Credit.
How to Register for Psych 404/405: Once you have found a faculty member to work with, complete the application below. The faculty member will be electronically notified to approve your application, and then it will be reviewed by the Psychology SAA Office. Once approved, you will receive an email indicating that you are eligible to register in Wolverine Access. You will choose your credit hours when registering.
404/405 Proposal Form (PDF file)