About this course:

PSY 01426 Research Experience in Psychology is an experiential learning course that allows students who are working in faculty research labs to gain course credit for their research experiences. The faculty research mentor and student will work together to identify the responsibilities and deliverables expected for this course. Students can register for the course up to two times. This course is a requirement for the Psychological Science (BS) major and could be used as a psychology elective or free elective for Psychology (BA) majors. 

Why join?

This course is a great opportunity to get credit for work you are doing in a research lab and to have research experience listed on your transcript. 

Prerequisites:

• Major in Psychology (BA) or Psychological Science (BS)
• Completed at least 60 credits
• Completed or currently registered for PSY 07303 Research Methods in Psychology
• Actively working in a psychology research lab at Rowan University
  • Interested in joining a lab? Check out our faculty research labs and complete an interest form.

How to Register:

• Discuss with your faculty mentor and obtain approval (via email)
• Complete the google form: https://go.rowan.edu/researchexpform
• Be on the lookout for a follow-up email on how to register! 

PSY 01422 Field Experiences in Psychology

Our Field Experience course allows students to complete a specified set of practical hours at supervised placements—spanning on-campus student support services to off-campus community clinics, human services agencies, schools, and organizational settings. Through direct experience, professional mentorship, and structured reflection, students will develop essential field skills, explore potential career pathways, and build a meaningful professional network before graduation.

Students have the option of taking this course for 3 credits (70-80 total hours at field experience site) or 6 credits (140-160 total hours at field experience site).

For more information please contact Dr. Valerie Davis-LaMastro (davis-lamastro@rowan.edu). 

PSY 01425 Fieldwork in Applied Behavior Analysis

This field experience is specifically designed for students in the Child Behavioral Services concentration. Students are assigned placements in applied settings under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to gain experience in the design and implementation of behavioral interventions. Students are required to complete 150 hours of supervised fieldwork in their assigned placements.

For more information please contact the program advisor, Dr. Bethany Raiff (raiff@rowan.edu). 

The Learning Assistant (LA) Program is designed to enhance student learning and engagement through peer-facilitated instruction. LAs are advanced undergraduate students who support faculty members in selected psychology courses by assisting with active learning, tutoring students, and promoting academic success.

Learning Assistants can either receive course credit, volunteer, or use FWS funding.  

• Improve the learning experience for students through collaborative and active learning.
  
  
• Provide meaningful teaching and leadership experience for Learning Assistants.
  
  
• Support faculty in implementing evidence-based teaching strategies.
  

To be considered for an LA position, a student must:

• Be a declared psychology (BA) or psychological science (BS) major. Other related majors may be considered. 
  
  
• Have completed at least 30 credit hours (sophomore standing or higher).
  
  
• Have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in psychology coursework.
  
  
• Have successfully completed the course a grade of A or A-.
  
  
• Obtain a faculty recommendation.
  
  

Interested in applying? Please contact Dr. Daniel Bogart (bogart@rowan.edu) for more information.