- Getting Started
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1. View Internship Agency Contacts
2. Download Application
3. Schedule a meeting with Dr. Bush
- Contact Information
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Dr. MaryAnn Bush
Professor and Department Chair
mbush4@naz.edu
585-389-2743
Psychology Center - GAC 338C
An internship is a part-time (8-16 hours per week), one-semester work experience. Upon successful completion of the internship, the student earns three hours of academic credit which may be applied as either a major requirement or a free elective.
Psychology Internships
What is a psychology internship?
- A professional experience to complement your academic study
- An opportunity to explore career options
- An introduction to professional practice
How and where do I begin?
- Talk with Dr. Bush; download the application form.
- Register for the general psychology internship (PSY 483) or the gerontology internship (PSY 481)
- Submit your application to:
- Dr. Steitz for gerontology
- Dr. Bush for all other areas of psychology
When do I do a psychology internship?
- During your Junior or Senior year
- Usually, during the academic year in either the fall or spring semester
How do I become eligible for a psychology internship?
- Complete a minimum of 58 credit hours and have junior standing
- Complete PSY 200, 201 and 202
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 and a psychology GPA of 3.0
Where can I complete an internship?
- At internship sites in the Rochester area that match your career interests. View list of possible sites
- Discuss possible gerontology sites with Dr. Steitz
- Discuss possible sites in general areas of psychology with Dr. Bush
What is required for a psychology internship?
- A minimum of 120 hours of unpaid work in one semester
- Participation in college and departmental seminars
- Completion of assignments, as indicated in the seminars
- Earning a grade on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
Who are the faculty involved in the internship program?
- Your academic advisor
- Dr. Steitz for gerontology internships
- Dr. Bush for general areas of psychology
- Mr. Al Cabral, Director of Internship Programs, Nazareth College
How do I finalize the application process?
- Obtain names of sites and contact people from Dr. Steitz or Dr. Bush
- Contact the site directly and arrange for your internship
- Obtain and complete a college internship form to verify your participation
What do I get from a psychology internship?
- Professional experience in the field of psychology
- An opportunity to explore career options
- Networking opportunities
- Experience to include in your resume or graduate school application
- Three credit hours
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