PSYCH 827A - Applied Practicum in Industrial/Organizational Psychology I

Training in industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology follows the scientist-practitioner model, and careers after graduation for students in our program can include non-academic career paths (e.g., consulting, applied research). Therefore, it is beneficial that students have the opportunity to practice applying principles derived from research in I/O and to develop their practitioner skills in applied organizational contexts. The practicum setting is to be proposed by the student to the Director of Applied I/O Training and the time spent in this setting should be a minimum of 25 hours/week and a maximum of 40 hours/week over one academic term. The proposal should be approved by the student's research supervisor and should outline the planned location for the practicum, a primary contact, and the nature of practicum and its relation to the student's academic or professional goals, and the proposed hours per week. Following completion of the practicum, students will present a summary and reflection on their work experience, including making connections to content in their I/O coursework, identifying knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics acquired, and a reflection on personal areas for growth and career goals. This practicum does not count towards the requirements to fulfill the MASc in I/O degree. This practicum can count towards the breadth requirement for students registered in the I/O field in the PhD in Psychology program or those who later matriculate into this from the MA or MASc.