Individualized Instruction

These options for individualized instruction in the psychological science program help students gain hands-on experience and the knowledge they need to succeed in the field. These opportunities also give students the chance to develop relationships with our knowledgeable faculty. 

• Projects and Research

  PSY 2800/4800/4910

  Projects and Research is for students who want to gain research experience.

  PSY 2800 is for minors and/or majors who have not completed the statistics/methodology sequence.

  PSY 4800 is for majors who have completed the statistics/methodology sequence.

  PSY 4910 is a two-semester sequence for students pursuing original research with faculty supervision.

  Any projects and research course requires a faculty mentor and a signed contract outlining the terms of your supervision. Your faculty mentor will discuss the credit hours and details of your work expectations. The signed contract is submitted to the department administrative specialist, who will then give you instructions on how to register for the course.

• Directed Readings

  PSY 2830/4830

  Directed readings is for students who want to investigate a topic of particular interest. The topic is one that you and a faculty mentor agree upon and it may involve, for example, an in-depth exploration of a theory/concept covered in a course.

  PSY 2830 is for minors and/or majors who have not completed the statistics/methodology sequence.

  PSY 4830 is for majors who have completed the statistics/methodology sequence.

  Any directed readings course requires a faculty mentor and a signed contract outlining the terms of your supervision. Your faculty mentor will discuss the credit hours and details of your work expectations. The signed contract is submitted to the department administrative specialist, who will then give you instructions on how to register for the course.

• Practicum

  PSY 2860/4860

  Practicum is for students who want to be placed in the college classroom as a teaching assistant (TA) or in state/community agencies for the purpose of getting supervised practice in application of psychological skills and knowledge. Practicum sites vary from term to term but have included Youth Impact, OUTReach Resource Center, Treehouse Museum, United Way and WSU introductory psychology classes.

  PSY 2860 is for students who have not yet complete statistics and research methods. 

  PSY 4860 is for majors who have completed at least 18 PSY credits and have a PSY GPA of at least 3.0. Specific sites may have additional requirements.

  Application deadlines are early April for fall semester and early November for spring semester. The practicum committee reviews applications and interviews finalists. If approved, your faculty supervisor will discuss the credit hours and details of your work expectations. The signed contract is submitted to the department administrative specialist, who will then give you instructions on how to register for the course.

  Spring 2027 Practicum Information - DEADLINE NOV. 6th

  General Requirements

  • 18 Psychology Credits (3 from PSY 1010). Note additional course requirements specific to each situation.
  • PSY GPA of 3.0 or higher

  Practicum Sites

  1. Ogden Pride: Students will have the opportunity to participate in various Ogden Pride programs including the Youth OUTreach Program, art nights, and adult programing. Other activities include advocacy, career/educational planning, and increasing awareness of ethical issues in mental health professions. Attendance at weekly supervision meetings is required. Additional prerequisites are: 1) PSY 3000 (Child Psychology) or PSY 3140 (Adolescent Psychology), and/or 2) PSY 3010 (Psychopathology) or PSY 3020 (Child & Adolescent Psychopathology). Students will meet weekly (time TBA) with Dr. Kay. Supervised by Teri Kay.
  2. Teaching Assistant – Students will be assigned as a Teaching Assistant in an Introductory Psychology course, and will be expected to attend those classes, provide review/study sessions, and present one mini guest lecture to those students. You are expected to work and collaborate with the professor for the course. Students should also be able to attend the required weekly practicum meetings (time TBD) where we will review strategies associated with effective teaching and learning. Student must have taken PSY 1010 within the last five years with a grade of at least A-. Supervised by Dr. Sabrina Badali.
  3. Youth Impact After School Program – Students will learn about activities and environments that foster positive youth development (PYD). Students will have the opportunity to teach K-12 youth academic skills, social skills, and mindfulness practices in an after-school program. Students will also learn more about non-profits and will help with the community food pantry housed at Youth Impact. Students will meet for one hour weekly as a cohort with Dr. Russell-Stamp (time, TBA). Additional prerequisites are the completion of at least one of the following courses: PSY 3000 (Child Psychology), 3140 (Adolescent Psychology), or 3020 (Child & Adolescent Psychopathology). Supervised by Dr. Melinda Russell-Stamp.
  4. Waterfall Canyon (new program) - We will potentially be testing out a new practicum site with Waterfall Canyon, a youth residential treatment center. This practicum will involve working with support staff to engage with the youth in skills development courses and working with the youth. In addition, students will meet one hour a week with the practicum supervisor (TBD).

  Online Application

  The practicum application (due by Nov. 6th, before midnight) requires the following: W#, cumulative GPA, relevant coursework, relevant volunteer/work experience, a personal statement of interests. Faculty will schedule an interview. Work at a site with children requires a background check. If selected for a practicum placement, registration is coordinated with the department administrative specialistaliciaguthrie1@weber.edu.

• Co-op Work Experience

  PSY 2890/4890

  Co-op work experience provides academic credit for on-the-job learning experience. Learning experiences are outlined in a learning contract and your work is supervised by the department chair.

  If approved, the department administrative specialist will give you instructions on how to register for the course.