Psychology 211 – Project Outreach
Section Descriptions
3 credit course
Working with Preschool Children: (section 001) Students will work with children ages 2-5 in community preschools and daycare centers. These placements offer hands-on experiences with a diverse group of children and the lecture series explores a variety of topics that influence child development. The placement sites vary in terms of the populations they serve, including “at-risk” children, children with specials needs, and children of international families with English as a second language.
Lecture/Discussion time for this section will be Tuesday 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Mind, Music and Community (section 002) This section gives students who like to sing or play a musical instrument the opportunity to perform, as a group, in the community, while learning about the psychology of music. Performances are done for residents of local senior living communities. Lectures and readings explore the broad range of psychological and neuropsychological issues related to music, musical training and musical performance. All students who possess a desire to share their creative spirit with others are encouraged to enroll. No auditions are required.
Lecture/Discussion time for this section will be Tuesday 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Juvenile and Criminal Justice: (section 003) Designed to provide students with experience in and knowledge of the criminal justice system. The field placements match students with juveniles or adults in a number of placement settings in the criminal justice system. The lecture series is intended to expose students to a wide variety of issues relevant to juvenile delinquency and criminality. It is our hope that you will not only learn about the criminal justice system but also have the opportunity to reach out to juveniles and adult offenders and have a positive impact on their lives.
Lecture/Discussion time for this section will be Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Health, Illness, and Society: (section 004) Students can help patients and families in medical facilities, community health clinics, elderly residential settings and community crisis centers. Opportunities include offering empathy, emotional and practical support, in the context of supervised care, and education. You will be able to work with a wide range of populations including children, adults, and the elderly. The lecture and discussion component will cover a variety of contemporary topics related to the field of health care and health promotion.
Lecture/Discussion time for this section will be Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Using My Degree in Psychology (section 005) This section provides a perspective on the preparation process for employment for students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Students are helped to build a skills toolbox (resume development, cover letters, mock interviews, exploring workplace and occupational resources, etc.) needed to conduct a professional job search. Field placements are all in settings that typically hire psychology graduates
Lecture/Discussion time for this section will be Wednesday 4:00-6:00 p.m.