Internship

This course is based on a supervised and practical experience in teaching physical education activities or with approved professionals in select athletic training settings. Students must submit a final report. Prerequisites: Senior Standing and Department Chair approval. THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY - EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Mission The mission of the MA in Psychology - Educational Psychology is to prepare students for postgraduate work. The program aims to apply psychological principles to the teaching/ learning process. It also prepares graduates to analyze psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Program Educational Objectives PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY The program will prepare students to: • Pursue higher studies toward a doctoral degree; • Carry out research in educational psychology to further their professional career; • Pursue a career in institutions that deal with educational psychology; • Further develop their professional status through the use of their learned skills in analytical and creative thinking, research, and the use of technology-based assessment; and • Contribute to promoting educational psychology practices and strategies in their respective institutions. Program Learning Outcomes Upon graduation, students should be able to: • Enroll in postgraduate programs; • Implement Educational Psychology principles in their workplace; • Contribute to educational research; • Analyze the issues in current educational psychology practices; • Demonstrate commitment to professional ethical conduct; and • Measure student learning through appropriate assessment. The program focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization, and non-school experience on the educational process. It includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation. Students accepted in the program must fulfill the 36 credit hours required or the 30 credit hours course work in addition to a 6 credit hours thesis. The GPA must remain at a “B” grade or 3.00/4.00. In case of failure in one of the courses, students are given one chance to repeat the cou