Experiential Learning Opportunities

Beyond the Classroom

Your education doesn't stop when you leave the classroom. Participate in a variety of experiential learning opportunities offered through our department and the University to gain a better understanding of Psychology. Earn academic credit, learn new skills, and prepare for your future! The Psychology Department accepts the following special learning opportunities toward major and/or minor requirements. For additional opportunities on- and off-campus that may not count toward your Psychology requirements, please see our Additional Campus Resources page.

• Teaching Apprenticeships
  • Assist in the classroom, learn the methodologies of teaching, and obtain teaching skills under the supervision of a faculty member or graduate student.
• Undergraduate Internships
  • Assist in a professional setting under the advisement of a faculty member.
• UC/DC Program
  • Participate in an internship and coursework in Washington, D.C.
• Study Abroad
  • Travel abroad and gain educational experience in a setting outside UC San Diego.
• Global Seminars
  • Take classes abroad with UC San Diego professors.
• Research Opportunities
  • Work in a Psychology-related lab
• Summer Training Academy for Research Success (STARS) Program
  
  • Summer Research Program at UCSD for Spelman College students