Becoming a Professional
Senior Psychology majors complete a required internship experience in a human services organization to learn the applied skills and values in the helping professions. A required sequence of research courses prepare students for graduate school and sharpen interest and skills in program evaluation.
There are endless possibilities for internship sites, but recently, Psychology majors have found internship opportunities at the U.S. Marshall's Office, a congregate living home for the elderly, Child Life Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, local elementary schools, a Youth Development Center and a college counseling center.
Harrington Center for Career and Academic Advising
Students are encouraged to use the resources of the Harrington Center for Career and Academic Advising, where they can meet with a counselor to explore career options, internship opportunities and graduate schools.
Careers in Psychology
Psychology is the ideal program for you if you wish to understand yourself and others more fully and if you wish to enter the helping professions.
Because all psychology students must complete a senior-year internship, graduates will have practical work experience. Those whose internship performance is superior are assured of special consideration for full-time positions. Students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies can acquire strong research skills through the program's research component.
