{"id":80,"date":"2017-05-05T14:30:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T14:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:11:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:11:15","slug":"applied-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/applied-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">大象传媒 is 大象传媒\u2019s official Applied Learning University, and the Psychology department is proud of our long history with hands-on experiences for students.<\/p>\n<p>Students have plenty of opportunities to explore the interesting and varied areas of Psychology. At 大象传媒, 100% of Psychology majors are engaged in research. Students work side-by-side with faculty members on research projects, as well as in small research teams.<\/p>\n<p>Get involved with applied learning in psychology by participating in a practicum experience, independent research projects, or joining the Honors Program.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic horizontal-tabs icon-position-left\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#ffc700;background-color:#ffc700;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs{background-color:#ededed;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#ededed;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#ededed;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#ededed;border-top-color:#ededed;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-pane{background-color:#ededed;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-237edeec9148e8c87bd\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-practicum&amp;internships\" href=\"#tab-237edeec9148e8c87bd\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">PRACTICUM &amp; INTERNSHIPS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d215ac3c35ae0e92021\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-research\" href=\"#tab-d215ac3c35ae0e92021\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">RESEARCH<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-959903ce3ef64146d02\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-honors\" href=\"#tab-959903ce3ef64146d02\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">HONORS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-237edeec9148e8c87bd\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-practicum&amp;internships\" href=\"#tab-237edeec9148e8c87bd\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">PRACTICUM &amp; INTERNSHIPS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-practicum&amp;internships\" id=\"tab-237edeec9148e8c87bd\">\n<p>Students in Psychology have several opportunities to gain practical experience through internships or practicums before they graduate.<\/p>\n<p>Psychology students have worked in local offices such as Riverbend Rehabilitation Center, Youth Services Group Homes, United Cerebral Palsy, Heartland Mental Health Unit, Buchanan County Prosecutor\u2019s Office, Buchanan County Juvenile Office and Family Guidance Center, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Click here to learn more:<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/psy420\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Psy 420 (Practicum) Information<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-d215ac3c35ae0e92021\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-research\" href=\"#tab-d215ac3c35ae0e92021\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">RESEARCH<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-research\" id=\"tab-d215ac3c35ae0e92021\">\n<p>Students conduct independent research in the Psychology Department in the PSY450 class. Students work directly with faculty mentors\u00a0 to determine research needs and process.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Students have the opportunity to present their research during our biannual Psychology Research Day (PRD). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2026\/05\/Spring-2026-PRD-program.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out what our students have been researching!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-959903ce3ef64146d02\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-honors\" href=\"#tab-959903ce3ef64146d02\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">HONORS<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-honors\" id=\"tab-959903ce3ef64146d02\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">The Honors Program provides students with an independent focused study in a chosen major under the direction of a professor. This independent study is intended to culminate in an Honors Project worthy of presentation and\/or publication. To apply for Majors Honors in Psychology, students should have successfully completed at least 32 hours of coursework at 大象传媒 or any accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.<\/p>\n<p>A student who is interested in doing Majors Honors at 大象传媒 should:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify a faculty member within the Psychology Department who will work side-by-side with the student on a research project together.<\/li>\n<li>Complete a Majors Honors Approval form (which is available on the Honors webpage under Forms).<\/li>\n<li>Complete a research project or creative work under the guidance of the professor.<\/li>\n<li>Complete of a written thesis and present it at a regional\/national venue, or submit it for publication.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 6 credit hours of 300+ leveled honors coursework within the major.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 2 credit hours of Honors Colloquia (HON395 for 2 credits).<\/li>\n<li>Complete 1 credit hour of UNIV 201 (Community Service Learning).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For a total of 9 credit hours.<\/p>\n<p>Students must earn an A or B in all honors coursework and maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA.<\/p>\n<p>The Honors Office will verify the successful completion of Majors Honors to the Registrar\u2019s Office. This designation will be posted on the student\u2019s official transcript. The student will receive a gold medallion to be worn at graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 4px 10px 10px 10px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:500px;\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"Student presents her work at a national conference.\" title=\"20250404_122141\" 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