As demand for professional practice experience increases, there is a corresponding need for more internship sites. The department is interested in expanding its list of internship sites at both clinically-focused organizations and at other types of business settings. Increasing the number of internship sites will allow psychology majors with varying interests an opportunity to gain valuable, “hands-on” experience.

How can alumni assist in providing such practical learning experiences to our students? Consider sponsoring a professional practice experience in your workplace by supervising one or more interns. Students are looking for experience in applying their knowledge of psychology. Most professional practice experiences are unpaid. Getting paid for the experience is certainly appreciated by the students, but is not expected. Your help in opening your workplace to provide motivated psychology majors with practical experience will provide a wonderful opportunity to help these students as well as a chance to give back to the Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact the psychology internship coordinator, Dr. Karen Mark, at (309) 438-8130 or at kimark@ilstu.edu.