What opportunities are available for helping (clinical) experience in Psychology?
Experience may be gained in Psy 405 or 406 AB. Through the Psychology 405 course, many community organizations afford the student opportunities for helping in a counseling or clinical role. Information about Psychology 405 is available on a videotape which may be viewed in PSY 206. In Psychology 406 AB, department faculty arrange projects in which students learn helping skills. Check the catalog boards in the Peer Advising Offices or contact course instructors for information about 406 AB. Generally, the Peer Advising Program and the mentoring program are offered as Psy 406 AB. For information about the CSULB Mentoring Program (the other section of Psy 406AB), consult a Peer Advisor. Fieldwork experience is also offered through the Experiential Learning Center located at the Career Development Center (BH 250). These classes are advantageous for students who seek experiences which are not available through Psy 405 or 406 AB, or who have not fulfilled the prerequisites required to enroll
