2008-09 Catalog

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Program Description

Individual Study: Psychology

Last Updated: 11/15/2007

Winter quarter

Faculty: Mukti Khanna psychology

Faculty Signature Required: Interested students who have a project in mind need to draft an Independent Learning Contract or Internship Agreement and make an appointment to meet with faculty to discuss their plans before the Winter Academic Fair, December 3, 2008. Students should bring their draft contract or internship agreement and a portfolio of sample work, including faculty and self evaluations from earlier Evergreen programs to the appointment. For more information, contact Mukti Khanna at khannam@evergreen.edu. Qualified students will be accepted until the program fills.

Major areas of study include psychology, health, counseling and social and human services.

Class Standing: Sophomores or above; transfer students welcome.

Individual Study: Psychology allows opportunities for students to create their own course of study in the form of an Individual Learning Contract or Internship. Working with the faculty sponsor, individual students or small groups of students design projects or internships and meet regularly with faculty to reflect on their work. Students pursuing individual study or internships in psychology, counseling and health are invited to join this program.

Total: 16 per quarter

Enrollment: 25

Internship Possibilities: With faculty approval.

Special Expenses: Additional costs will vary depending on students projects.

Program is preparatory for careers and future studies in psychology, the health professions, human services and education.

Planning Units: Society, Politics, Behavior and Change