Psychology & Social Policy Internships Summer 2012

Since its earliest days, Boston has been a progressive site for thinking and innovation regarding the role of the individual and society. Now home to some of the world’s most respected research hospitals, universities, and institutes, Boston continues to examine ways to best address social issues and develop appropriate policies and social service systems.

Students in the Psychology & Social Policy track explore some of the complex issues facing American society, including race, health care, aging, and the role of the family.

Summer 1: The Academic Phase (May 22 - June 29, 2012)

You'll spend your first six weeks of the Summer Study Internship Program taking two 4-credit courses chosen from the following offerings in psychology and social policy. The course section has descriptions and schedules.

Select Two:

• CAS AA 207 Introduction to Ethnic, Race, and Minority Relations
• CAS PH 251 Medical Ethics
• CAS PS 211 Introduction to Experimental Design in Psychology
• CAS PS 234 Psychology of Learning
• CAS PS 241 Developmental Psychology
• CAS PS 251 Psychology of Personality: Theories and Application
• CAS PS 325 Experimental Psychology: Personality
• CAS PS 332 Behavioral Medicine
• CAS PS 336 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• CAS PS 338 Neuropsychology
• CAS PS 339 Introduction to Cogntitive Neuroscience
• CAS PS 371 Abnormal Psychology
• CAS PS 372 Psychological Perspectives on War and Peace
• CAS SO 205 The American Family
• MET CJ 101 Principles of Criminal Justice
• MET CJ 271 Corrections: Concepts, Systems, and Issues
• MET PS 340 Business and Organizational Psychology

Summer 2: The Internship Phase (July 9 - August 17, 2012)

For the second six weeks of the program, you’ll be placed as an intern in a Boston-area organization or business that matches your interests and experience. You should expect to work five days a week for a minimum of 35 hours.

Psychology & Social Policy Internship Opportunities

Psychology & Social Policy Internship placement opportunities are available at non-profit organizations; social service agencies; mental health centers; early childhood development programs; and adolescent programs and counseling services.

Internship Placement

• Guaranteed internship placement for 35 hours a week
• Internship matches are based on your interests, abilities, and experience, as well as employer and industry norms (Please note: Opportunities with direct client contact are limited and might be only a relatively small portion of the internship experience)
• All internship sites are accessible by public transportation
• Visit our Placement Process page for additional information

Summer Study Internship Course (May 25 - August 17, 2012)

The Summer Study Internship Program's 2-credit Internship Course meets on Fridays throughout Summer 1 and on three evenings in Summer 2. The primary emphasis of this course is to explore links between your academic track and your on-site professional experience, and to provide support and guidance as you prepare for your placement.