Internship programs are a vital component of the educational experience at the College of Humanities and Sciences, offering students valuable opportunities to gain practical skills in their fields of study. Through community institution training, field training in psychology, and the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, students acquire the necessary experience to adapt to the demands of the job market. These programs enhance applied learning and assist students in building a network of professional relationships during their studies.
Internship in Sociology and Social Work
Practical training in community institutions is one of the most important stages of professional preparation for students in the Department of Sociology and Social Work. The main objective of this training is to acquire and develop essential professional skills. Social work and sociology are professions focused on influencing others, and they involve applied fields that engage with individuals, groups, and communities. Practical training also helps students understand the nature and demands of the job market, serving as an introduction to work after graduation. It provides students with initial insights about the individuals they will interact with in their future careers, allowing them to succeed and thrive professionally.
Field Training in Psychology
Field training in psychology involves the practical application of the coursework from the specialization. The primary goal of this training is to equip students with the professional and personal skills needed to thrive in the job market by placing them in various institutions within the psychological field. Each student is supervised by a faculty member from the department, known as the academic supervisor, as well as a field supervisor from the hosting institution.
During this training, students develop essential skills such as effective communication, the administration of psychological tests, and techniques for diagnosis and evaluation. The program consists of 300 hours, during which students engage with the relevant institution. At the conclusion of the training period, each student presents their experiences, discusses any challenges encountered, evaluates the overall training process, and offers recommendations for future improvements.
Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
The Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching aims to train students in a dynamic environment at host schools, equipping them with the professional competencies needed to become effective teachers. The training period consists of three steps: classroom observation, partial teaching, and full teaching. This field training is conducted under the supervision of an academic advisor from the Practical Training Program in the area of specialization, as well as the cooperating teacher at the host school. Both will assist student teachers in adapting to the psychological and social aspects of the teaching profession. To reflect the development in the quality of their teaching performance, student teachers will create a teaching portfolio that showcases their growth. The course concludes with the last two weeks of the training period bringing the trainees back to campus to discuss any challenges encountered, provide recommendations for future improvement, and review the teaching portfolios.