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Applied Psychology: Field Placements

PSY 486 or PSY 496
Open Closing on August 17, 2024
Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Carmen Ross
Carmen Ross She / Her
Field Placement Coordinator
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General
  • Undergraduate; 3rd year, 4th year
  • 40 learners; individual projects
  • 160 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
  • 10 projects wanted
  • Canada
  • Academic experience
  • Non profit, Startup, Family owned, Small to medium enterprise, Social enterprise
  • Any, Education, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Individual & family services, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Categories
Social impact Data analysis Social work Social sciences Social justice
Project timeline
  • August 30, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 7, 2024
    Fall Evaluation
  • April 18, 2025
    Experience end
Overview
Details

Welcome to Concordia University of Edmonton's (CUE) Applied Emphasis Psychology program! In our program we nurture the next generation of professionals in psychology through a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum integrated with practical experience. Our students are dynamic, motivated individuals seeking to make a real difference in the world through their work in human services and clinical settings.


In our Applied Emphasis program, students undergo a rigorous selection process to ensure they possess both the academic foundation and personal qualities necessary for success in the field. With a focus on ethical practices and effective communication, our students are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of real-world scenarios.

Learner skills
Effective communication, Applied psychology, Ethical standards and conduct, Self-awareness, Human services, Psychology
Deliverables

Upon completion of their placement, students will present about their experience to their student cohort and faculty supervisor. Placement sites may also require students to develop a report or presentation as part of their work with the organization.


Our students contribute meaningfully to the work of their placement site and are a positive resource for both supervisors and clients. Through their placement, our students begin to understand how their academic learning translates into "real-life" work. They complete their placements with more clarity about how they can support work psychology-allied fields and a developing sense of identity as a growing professional. At the end of the academic year, our students reflect on their experience with increased self-awareness and self-efficacy.

Project Examples

Whether research-focused, task-oriented, or a blend of both, projects should offer opportunities for students to apply their skills and knowledge in practical settings.


Our field placement opportunities are widely varied and may include:

  • Afternoon groups for school children
  • Assisting within a private practice 
  • Camps for survivors of childhood abuse
  • Early intervention for preschool children
  • Nature-assisted therapy
  • Research (qualitative or quantitative) 
  • Roles within Child and Family Services
  • Programs for vulnerable elder populations
  • Psychometric assistant
  • Support of professional organizations


Some of the active field placement sites in our community include:

  • 100 Voices
  • Abbotsfield Youth Project
  • Brain Care Centre
  • CASA
  • Edgar Psychological
  • Edmonton Social Planning Council
  • Elizabeth Fry Society
  • Emberwood
  • Little Warriors 
  • Psychologists Association of Alberta
  • SAGE Seniors Association 
  • Triune Group 
  • YMCA + YWCA 
Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Are you able to assign at least one individual who will support the student and be accessible to them?

Are you able to provide at least 160 hours of learning opportunities for the student?