All community projects require at least one academic year commitment
PSYC 340 (Fall) – PSYC 341 (Spring) - 4 hours each semester.
Principles of psychology applied to service problems in the community; students serve as nonprofessional mental health workers in supervised experiences in schools, hospitals, and other nontraditional settings.
Counseling Center Paraprofessional Program
Three-semester experience - applications usually due in late September.
The CCP program provides training in communication and individual helping skills with practical experience in providing developmental and preventive services to students. These skills and experiences are not only especially valuable to those entering a helping profession or graduate school in a related area, but also in many other fields, and even everyday life.
Cunningham Children's Home Internship
Two-semester experience - applications are due in March/April.
Cunningham Children's Home is an Urbana residential treatment facility serving children with severe emotional/behavioral problems. Youth are between ages 10 and 17 years.
Each school year, different community projects may be offered. Please consult the class schedule for the most current offerings.