Clinical Term

An integral part of the Knox curriculum is the idea of experiential learning (learning by doing) and one of the psychology department's most unique offerings for experiential learning is Clinical Term. Students interested in the areas of clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or social work can spend a term immersing themselves in the field by taking two courses, Theories & Methods of Psychotherapy (PSYC 300B) and Psychological Assessment (PSYC 300D), while simultaneously completing an internship in the Galesburg area that is related to clinical psychology (PSYC 300C). In Clinical Term, you'll gain an increased knowledge of clinical psychology through the integration of academic information and assignments in the two classes with the hands-on experience of working in settings typical of clinical psychologists, counselors, and social workers. Students in the program have worked with those with chronic mental illness, the developmentally disabled, families and children experiencing a variety of difficulties in adjustment, and women and children who are the victims of domestic abuse.

For more information regarding Clinical Term, please refer to Dr. Meredith Bucher.