Six Easy Steps to Fulfilling

Your Experiential Education

Requirement in Psychology*

*Please note that this guide was devised in the context of the Psychology Department and

may not apply to all majors at Monmouth University.

1. Get Informed & Plan Ahead

Check out the ExEd Frequently Asked Questions for all of the basic information you will need.

Read through the Student Kit

Check out relevant websites:

Psychology Department Website Click Here.

Monmouth ExEd Website Click Here.

Set up your placement at least 2 months (preferably a whole semester) before you intend on starting.

2. Find a Placement

Register for a course (e.g. Field Experience PY 410) that fulfills the requirement

OR

Search for a placement by clicking here. (login/password same as hawkmail)

For help with a Co-Op (PY288, 388, 488)

Contact Kathy Kennedy (571-3582; kkennedy@monmouth.edu)

For help with a Service Learning (EX287, 387, 487)

Contact Marilyn Ward (571-4411; mward@monmouth.edu)

For help with an Internship (PY489)

Contact either of your Career Advisor and Planners (CAPs)

- Dr. Natalie Ciarocco (nciarocc@monmouth.edu)

- Doris Hiatt dhiatt@monmouth.edu

3. Find a Faculty Sponsor

Find a sponsor that has expertise in your area of placement and is available at the time you need.

(For a list of faculty member’s expertise, check out the chart in the ExEd Frequently Asked Questions)

4. Devise Learning Objectives with Faculty Sponsor

To register for ExEd you need to devise learning objectives with the help of your faculty sponsor.

For help devising learning objectives for various placements, please consult the Faculty Guide

(This has guidelines and examples for learning objectives, work to be submitted etc.)

5. Complete Paperwork

Course Registration Form (click here; also available on e-Forms)

Determine which type of placement fits your situation (click here)

Learning Objectives Forms can be found at:

Co-Op: Click Here.

Service Learning: Click Here.

Internship: *use a modified version of either of the above*

Example syllabi can be found at:

Co-Op: * available in the Psychology Department Main Office

Service Learning: Syllabus.

Internship: Syllabus.

Field Experience Syllabus.

6. Enjoy Your Placement!!

At the end of your placement, don’t forget to have your supervisor complete a Supervisor Survey.

Your supervisor should mail the completed form to your Faculty Sponsor.

This page created and maintained by:

Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Monmouth University

Psychology Department