Psychology 4000: Practicum

 Psychology 4000: Practicum

This course is designed to introduce students to the workplace, research settings and possible entry-level jobs after graduation. Students work under the supervision of both the employer/host and a Kwantlen supervisor, undertaking projects that enable them to apply the academic knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
The Practicum is normally taken in the summer, ideally after all or almost all other coursework is completed. Refer to calendar information for prerequisites.

Prerequisites: PSYC 3200and 4200 and 4400 (PSYC 4800recommended)

Elements:

¨ 180 – 220 hours minimum working for the employer/host;
¨ Part-time or full-time, at convenience of employer;
¨ Normally unpaid;
¨ Workplace meeting with faculty supervisor during placement;
¨ Brief assessment report from employer/host supervisor;
¨ 3 Class meetings during the semester;
¨ Weekly Email reports, and a final written & oral report

Previous Practicum Employers/Hosts:

Canadian Cancer Society
City of Richmond Policy Planning Dept
City of Vancouver
Columbia Health Centres
Hope Bridge Services
James Martell Resource Centre
Kwantlen Wellness Centre
Matsqui Institution Regional Reception & Assessment Centre
Pepsi Bottling Group
Professional Flight Centre
Synovate
Tradeworks Training Society
UBC Dept of Educational Psychology & Special Education
UBC Dept of Psychology
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Western Canada Society to Access Justice
Vancouver Fire Dept

Comments from previous hosts:

“The student’s research skills were on par with our graduate students.”
“She was quick to learn new skills, very dependable, able to take on responsibility, adaptable, great to work with!”
“The student we had was a genuine pleasure to have working with us.”
“She was well organized and the research was thorough and well done.”
“We offered her a job based on her performance in the practicum.”
“We would be willing to have practicum students in some of our other programs/services as well.”
“She has done outstanding work with us.”