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Undergraduate Psychology Internships in the Schools

This course offers a 1-credit internship prep for sophomores/juniors to delve into careers in school psychology, counseling, and education. Explore common issues, meet weekly, and access resources on our class website. Students may opt for a hands-on internship placement, gaining valuable experience and aiding future career decisions. This 3-credit internship in schools, open to up to 10 students each semester, provides hands-on experience in various school settings, from preK to college, with opportunities in school psychology, counseling, social work, and special education. Develop practical skills, receive mentorship, and enhance your future prospects.

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Undergraduate Psychology Internships in the Schools

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  1. Undergraduate Psychology Internships in the Schools Margaret D. Anderson Psychology Department SUNY Cortland

  2. “I want to do something in the schools, but I don’t know what”!!!

  3. Internship Prep Course • Offer course each semester • Cap at 15 students • Weekly meetings • 1 Credit • Explore psychology based careers in schools • Issues common to all working in schools • Class web site

  4. Internship sequence • Internship prep (ideally soph/jr) • May continue with internship or not • Internship in schools (ideally jr)

  5. Internship in schools • Available each semester • Up to 10 students • Placement preK – college • School psychologist, counselor, social worker, special education • 3 credits • 6 hours in school, 3 credit on campus • Syllabus

  6. Problems and Benefits • Difficult to set up placements • Labor intensive • Limited availability • Great experience for students • Helps with grad school decisions and applications

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