Wellesley College Psychology Practicum Program
| Eligibility: | Current juniors or seniors majoring in psychology |
| Credit: | Psyc 299 or Psyc 351 |
| Deadline: | Noon: Thursday, November 15, 2007 for spring 2008 placements; April 15, 2008 for fall 2008 placements |
| Application: | Click here for application forms |
The Psychology Practicum Program allows students to gain hands-on experience in the field of psychology and acquire course credit through their participation in unpaid internships. The program is collaboratively run through the Department of Psychology and the Center for Work and Service (CWS). All participants have an advisor in the Department of Psychology who oversees their internship work through scheduled meetings. The Center for Work and Service consults with potential and currently participating organizations regarding possible internships and assists students in determining the site that best matches both their interests and the organizations' needs. After the placement has been secured, the CWS maintains communication with both the organization and the student throughout the semester about the progress of the internship.
Internships
Potential sites include but are not limited to:
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Autism Alliance
Advances on Learning
Brandon Residential Treatment Center, Inc.
Children's Hospital Boston
Germaine Lawrence School
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC)
The New England Center for Children
Newton Wellesley Weston Committee for Community Living
Riverside Community Care
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)
Walker Home and School
For more information contact Melissa Hawkins, Director of Service and Stipend Programs, Center for Work and Service, 781.283.2357.