PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
Opportunities at SUNY Oneonta

SUCO prerequisites and requirements for internships: http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/registrar/pages/internships.asp
•Students gain valuable field experience and credits!
•Can examine careers closely, make professional contacts for future,
and if all else fails at least learn what careers NOT to choose!

Local Opportunities:

(Note: Some of the contacts on this list may be outdated)

Do I need internships/volunteer work?

Volunteer work is a great thing to look into because it makes your application stronger and gives you an opportunity for a good recommendation from your supervisor. It also give you experience which can help you to decide on what career path you might want to take.

There are many different ways you can go about obtaining a positive, rewarding internship or volunteer experience. First, you will want to think about what you are interested in, or what you think you might be interested in. For example, if you are interested in children, you may want to visit a shelter or a children’s hospital near you and see if there are any positions that would be suitable for you.

Some other places you can look into for experience are; a local crisis hot line, centers for homeless or runaway adolescents, summer camps for handicapped or mentally disabled kids, college peer programs, women’s resource centers, or any other local centers or homes in your area. If you are interested in doing volunteer work or getting an internship it is suggested that you speak with one of your professors or your advisor, because they probably know of any possible internship placements already in existence. You may also want to try and contact other students who did internships and ask them questions about their experiences to get a sense of what to expect.

Pros and Cons of Internships:

Pros:

• They look good on resumes and transcripts
• Graduate schools and Employers often expect you to have done one
• They have the potential of turning into a permanent job
• They are an excellent way to find out if a particular field or job is right for you
• You can receive college credit at the same time you gain work experience
• There is a possibility of a good letter of recommendation from a supervisor

Cons

• They pay little to nothing
• You may not be used to your full potential (you may only run errands and fetch coffee)
• They can be very time consuming
• They require a lot of work, motivation, and dedication
• They can be very stressful

 

 

 

How to make the most of your internship:

 

• Know what’s expected of your before beginning and internship
• Meet with your sponsor beforehand (this will ensure that both of you are on the same page)
• Read the description of the internship to make sure it is something you are interested in
• Research the company to make sure it is a place where you would like to work. You will also find out information which may help you perform better at the job

 

 

 

 

Helpful Links:

www.monsterTRAK.com

www.internweb.com

 

 

 

Information for this submission was taken from

Niznik, S., J. (1997). Internships – Working for Peanuts. Retrieved November 13, 2005, from http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/jobs/l/aa110397.htm.