Office: Room # 528

Office Phone: 219-473-7770, ext 261

E-mail: jkovach@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: 708-862-7777

Office Hours: Monday 4:00 to 7:00

Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.

12:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Other times by appointment

Course Time: Arranged

Course Description:

Students will learn to use knowledge of psychology in an actual agency setting under the supervision of experienced agency staff. This course is a laboratory experience to integrate psychological and addiction theory with practice. This course may be repeated for up to a total of 6 credits.

Prerequisites:

Application for and approval of the class must be obtained at least one semester before enrollment. The Program Chair prior to the student beginning service must approve the placement site. See program director.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attendance: Students who participate in this course will be required to complete 30 hours of voluntary service for each credit hour taken. For example, if the student takes one (1) credit, 30 hours of service need to be completed. Likewise, a student completing three (3) credits needs complete 90 hours of service.

Students will meet with the instructor from time to time in order to synthesize the learning experience.

100 % attendance at the work sites is a must. Punctuality is mandatory. Students are responsible to consider this experiences as a “JOB.”

Class Policy for Assignments:

· Journalling after each day of participation is required.

· An overall statement at the end of the experience is required

Course Objectives:

As recommended by the American Psychological Association, students in this course will:

· Integrate research, theory, and practice by applying their knowledge and skills both in the laboratory and in real-life situations.

· Explore various professional careers in psychology and associated fields

· Be able to choose careers that best suit their aptitudes and interests.

· Be able to use the services of different professionals.

Assessment:

Evaluation of supervisor at field site 50%

Attendance and punctuality 25%

Journalling and statement 25%

Grading Scale:

A: B+: B: C+: C: D+: D: F. NO minus grades will be given.

Format for Written Assignments: Informal