Experiential Learning Opportunities in Psychology

Experiential learning is a cornerstone of the undergraduate Psychology program at TCNJ.  We assert that learning through direct experience is one of the most powerful and transformative learning strategies.  The Experiential Learning Opportunities in Psychology (ELOPsy) at TCNJ encourage direct student involvement in and exploration of psychological theory, research, and application.  Such experiences are designed to target integrative learning objectives.  Experiential Learning Opportunities in Psychology include:

1. PSY 399/499 Internship
2. PSY 483  Counseling-Clinical Field Study Senior Seminar
3. PSY 396/496 Senior Honors Thesis
4. PSY 393/493 Individual Study
5. PSY 397 Instructional Internship
6. Research Opportunities

Students may take ELOPsy courses three times (with the exception of PSY 396, 496 which may only be taken once, and PSY 397 which may only be taken twice and must be associated with different courses).  A maximum of one 300-level ELOPsy course may be counted as a Specialized course in the Psychology major and minor; one 300- or 400-level ELOPsy course may be counted as a Psychology Option in the Psychology major; one 400-level ELOPsy course may be counted as a Senior Experience course in the Psychology major (see specific Psychology concentration requirements). 

Some ELOPsy courses may be taken for variable credit: PSY 399/499 and PSY 393/493.  All other ELOPsy courses are 1 unit courses.