Steps for Enrolling in Psychology 455 (Field Study)
- Discuss the course with your academic advisor to determine whether it is an appropriate selection to consider.
- Attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, March 31st, at 6:30pm in SCCT 3060 to learn about placement opportunities and course requirements. If you cannot make this time, please contact Professor Jacobson at ejacobso@hamilton.edu or 315-235-5859 by March 31st to arrange a time to discuss the course.
- Submit an application and resume no later than Friday, April 3rd. Your resume is to be consistent with the format of the Career Center: https://www.hamilton.edu/after/careercenter/communicate
- Professor Jacobson will arrange a brief remote interview with you regarding your application, resume, interest in the course, transportation availability, and field placement interests.
- Enrollment is approved by Professor Jacobson in consultation with Psychology Department faculty. Psychology faculty will identify students appropriate for certain select placements.
- Professor Jacobson will facilitate interviews with potential placement(s) and students prior to the end of the semester. In some cases, interviews may go into the summer and be conducted remotely. While every effort will be made to accommodate student interests and choices, no placement can be guaranteed.
- Registration for the course will be arranged for approved students.
PSYCH 455 (Field Study in Psychology) An advanced seminar integrating psychological services with immersive field experience. Students complete eight to ten hours per week in a cooperating local agency or school while participating in a structured seminar examining the theoretical foundations of their applied work.The course emphasizes the provision of psychological, educational, and applied behavioral services, with focused attention on methodological rigor, ethical decision-making, and professional practice in psychotherapy, counseling, and educational psychology. Students complete an extensive written project focused on using psychological research to address real world problems at their site.Prerequisite, three courses in psychology and departmental permission. Open to juniors and seniors. Maximum enrollment 8.