PSYC 396 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 1
Non-Lecture: 4
This course offers practical teaching experience in undergraduate psychology, as practicum students work closely with a supervising professor for a specified course in psychology. Responsibilities may include assisting in preparation and presentation of lectures and labs, holding office hours and review sessions with students, helping to prepare exams and assignments, and providing evaluative feedback to students. Students are required to participate in a weekly one-hour seminar discussing ethical, organizational, and practical issues. May be taken twice for credit. Offered by individual arrangement.

Prerequisite(s): Psychology major, junior or senior standing, proficiency in Basic Requirements, GPA of 3.00 in psychology courses, 2.75 GPA overall, AND permission of instructor. Students may enroll for the teaching practicum in psychology only after acceptance through a formal application procedure completed during the semester prior to enrollment. 3 credits (as arranged).